Hong Kong Marine Department Code of Practice 2

CODE OF PRACTICE ----
Safety Standards for Class II Vessels
(issued under Section 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance, Cap 548)
Local Vessels Safety Section

Marine Department, HKSAR
(November 2020 Edition)
Record on Updating and Amendments
This code of practice is issued under section 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels)
Ordinance, (Cap. 548). This code was first notified in the Gazette Notice on 29 December 2006
to take effect on 2 January 2007. Subsequent updating and amendments would be notified to the
industry through further notice in the Gazette from time to time. This record sheet is intended for
good record keeping of the amendment history of this code.
Amend. Gazette Gazette Effective

Topic Areas / Pages
No. No. Date Date
29 November 29 November revision of sections 7.2 and 8.2 of Chapter I
1 G.N.7136
2013 2013 / Page 17
2 G.N.7136 29 November 29 May 2014 addition of new item 13 to “(A) GENERAL
2013 AND SAFETY” in the table under section 5
of Chapter II/ Page 5& 9
3 G.N.7136 29 November 29 May 2014 addition of new sections 6.4 and 6.5 to
2013 Chapter II / Page 9
4 G.N.7136 29 November 29 May 2014 addition of new section 2.7 to Chapter IIIA
2013 / Page 2
5 G.N.7136 29 November First annual addition of new section 15 to Chapter VII /
2013 survey after 1 Page 5&6
March 2014
6 G.N.7136 29 November section addition of new section 10 to Chapter XII /
2013 10.2.1(i) and Page 4&5
(ii) –first
annual survey
after 29
November
2014.
section
10.2.1(iii) and
section 10.2.2 –
29 November
2014.
7 G.N.7136 29 November First annual revision of section 1 of Annex U-5/Page 1
2013 survey after 1
March 2014
8 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November revision of section 3.1 of Chapter I for –
2014 2014 (i) addition of a new definition of
“authorized organization” and
“classification society”;
(ii) repeal of the definition of
“classification societies”; and
(iii) addition of a new definition of “margin
line”
21 November 29 November revision of sections 4.2, 4.3 and 6.1 of
9 G.N.6640
2014 2014 Chapter II;
Topic Areas / Pages
No. No. Date Date
21 November 29 November revision of the heading of section 5 of

10 G.N.6640
2014 2014 Chapter II
21 November 29 November addition of a new provision on high risk

11 G.N.6640
2014 2014 vessel to section 5 of Chapter II
12 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November revision of items 1, 8, 10 and 12 under “(A)
2014 2014 GENERAL AND SAFETY” in the table
under section 5 of Chapter II
13 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November revision of items 1, 2 and 3 under “(B)
2014 2014 HULL” in the table under section 5 of
Chapter II
14 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November revision of items 3, 4(a), 4(b), 5, 6 and 7
2014 2014 under “(C) MACHINERY
INSTALLATION” in the table under
section 5 of Chapter II
15 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November revision of item 1 under
2014 2014 “(D)ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
(including Emergency Power System)” in
the table under section 5 of Chapter II
21 November 29 November revision of remark *7 on the table under

16 G.N.6640
2014 2014 section 5 of Chapter II
21 November 29 November repeal of remark *12 on the table under

17 G.N.6640
21 November 29 November omission of remark *13 on the table under

18 G.N.6640
21 November 29 November
19 G.N.6640 addition of a new section 6.1A to Chapter II
2014 2014
21 November 29 November omission of the remarks on sections 6.4 and

20 G.N.6640
2014 2014 6.5 of Chapter II
21 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November revision of items 1 and 12 under “(A)

2014 2014 GENERAL AND SAFETY
MEASUREMENT” in Table 1 under
section 7 of Chapter II
22 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November revision of remark *11 on Table 2 under
23 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November revision of item 6 under “(A&B)

2014 2014 GENERAL, HULL & SAFETY
EQUIPMENT” in Table 3 under section 7
of Chapter II
24 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November addition of a new item 6A under “(A&B)

2014 2014 GENERAL, HULL & SAFETY
EQUIPMENT” in Table 3 under section 7
of Chapter II
25 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November addition of a new item 9A under “(C&D)

2014 2014 MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION” in Table 3 under section
7 of Chapter II
Topic Areas / Pages
No. No. Date Date
21 November 29 November addition of a new remark *5A on Table 3

26 G.N.6640
2014 2014 under section 7 of Chapter II
21 November 29 November omission of the remarks on section 2.7 of

27 G.N.6640
2014 2014 Chapter IIIA
21 November 29 November revision of the English text of section 3.5 of

28 G.N.6640
2014 2014 Chapter IIIA
29 G.N.6640 revision of section 10.2 of Chapter IIIA
2014 2014
21 November 29 November addition of new sections 21.5A and 21.5B

30 G.N.6640
2014 2014 to Chapter IIIA
21 November 29 November revision of sections 6.1, 9.1 and 9.2 of

31 G.N.6640
2014 2014 Chapter IV
21 November 29 November revision of sections 1.1(c), 3.1(a), 3.2, 3.4,

32 G.N.6640
2014 2014 3.5, 7.1 and 7.2 of Chapter V
21 November 29 November addition of new sections 1.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8,

33 G.N.6640
2014 2014 3.9 and 7.1A to Chapter V
34 G.N.6640 revision of section 10.1(a) of Chapter VI
2014 2014
35 G.N.6640 repeal of section 13.5.2 of Chapter VI
2014 2014
36 G.N.6640 revision of section 3.1 of Chapter XI
2014 2014
37 G.N.6640 revision of section 10 of Chapter XII
2014 2014
38 G.N.6640 addition of a new section 11 to Chapter XII;
2014 2014
39 G.N.6640 omission of paragraph 1 of Annex U-5
2014 2014
40 G.N.6640 revision of paragraph 2 of Annex U-5
2014 2014
41 G.N.6640 addition of a new Annex U-6
2014 2014
42 G.N.6824 revision of section 11.2 of Chapter XII
2014 2014
revision of sections 1.2 and 2.1 of Chapter

43 G.N.3790 29 May 2015 29 May 2015
VII
2 September 2 September addition of new requirements to section 1.3

44 G.N.4986
2016 2016 of Chapter III B
2 September 2 September
45 G.N.4986 omission of section 1.3(c) of Chapter III B
2016 2016
Topic Areas / Pages
No. No. Date Date
46 G.N.4986 addition of new section 1.4 to Chapter IIIB
2016 2016
47 G.N.4986 revision of section 1.1 of Chapter IV
2016 2016
48 G.N.4986 revision of section 1.5 of Chapter V
2016 2016
49 G.N.4986 revision of section 1.6 of Chapter V
2016 2016
50 G.N.4986 revision of section 2.8 of Chapter VII
2016 2016
2 September 2 September addition of sections 10.3 and 10.4 to
51 G.N.4986
2016 2016 Chapter VII
2 September 2 September revision of sections 4.1 to 4.4 and
52 G.N.4986
2016 2016 5.1[Note(F)] of Chapter VIII
53 G.N.4986 revision of Annex I-10
2016 2016
54 G.N.4986 addition of Annex K-2
2016 2016
55 G.N.4986 revision of Annex L
2016 2016
2 September 2 September addition of new requirements to Annex
56 G.N.4986
2016 2016 N-4B
2 September 2 September addition of new requirements to Annex
57 G.N.4986
2016 2016 N-4C
58 G.N.1134 3 March 2017 3 March 2017 the code is rewritten and partitioned into 3
volumes; namely Code of Practice – Safety
Standards for Class I Vessels, Code of
Practice – Safety Standards for Class II
Vessels and Code of Practice – Safety
Standards for Class III Vessels; and
contents are comprehensively amended
59 G.N.5924 11 August 11 August Chapter II amended: in the table of Guide
2017 2017 on Periodical Survey Cycle for Class II
Vessel, revision of items (1),
(2),(3),(6),(7),(9),(10), (11A),(12A) and
(13); in Table 5-1, omission of remark *9;
revision of items (A)(1), (B)(1); addition of
items (K)(1)~(3) and remarks *10, *11 and
*12; in Table 7-1, revision of item (A)(2)
and remark *1; in Table 7-2, revision of
items (C)(4),(11) and (12); in Table 7-3,
revision of items (D)(3), (F)(6), Remarks
*7,*12
11 August 11 August In Chapter IIIA: revision of section 7.3
60 G.N.5924
2017 2017 (English version only)
11 August 11 August
61 G.N.5924 In Chapter IIIB: revision of section 2.3
2017 2017
Topic Areas / Pages
No. No. Date Date
11 August 11 August
62 G.N.5924 In Chapter VIII: revision of section 4.7
2017 2017
26 January 26 January In Chapter V, revision of section 3.1(a) and
63 G.N.500
2018 2018 addition of new paragraphs at end
26 January 26 January
64 G.N.500 Addition of new Annex W
2018 2018
65 G.N.6489 31 August 31 August In Chapter II,
2018 2018 Table 5-1, add in item (C)(8a) and remark
*12;
Table 7-1, add in item (D)(11) and remark
*11;
Table 7-2, add in item (B)(7) and remark
*17;
Table 7-3, amend remark *10
31 August 31 August
66 G.N.6489 In Chapter IV, add in subsection 7.2
2018 2018
31 August 31 August
67 G.N.6489 Addition of new Annex Y
2018 2018
68 G.N.8215 20 December 20 December Chapter VII

2019 2019 Section 1 –definition of “LSA Code”
revised;
Section 2 –paragraph 2.1 and 2.3 revised;
paragraph 2.2 repealed and new paragraph
2.1A and 2.2 inserted to specify the new
and former lifejacket requirements
20 December 20 December New Annex AA added to specify the
69 G.N.8215
2019 2019 requirements of former regulations
Chapter II:
2 November 2 November Section 2 – paragraph 2.2 and 2.3 revised;
70 G.N.6256
2020 2020
Remarks in Table 7-3 – remark *4 repealed
FOREWORD
(1) The Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance, Cap 548 (here below refers as
“the Ordinance”), is to provide for the regulation and control of local vessels in Hong Kong
and for other matters affecting local vessels, including their navigation and safety at sea
(whether within or beyond the waters of Hong Kong).
(2) This Code of Practice is approved and issued by the Director in pursuant to section 8
of the Ordinance for the purpose of ensuring acceptable technical and safety standards in the
design, construction, maintenance and inspection of local vessels in conjunction with the
condition required or the standards prescribed by the Director under Merchant Shipping
(Local Vessels)(Safety and Survey) Regulation. This Code also provides necessary practical
guidance on operational safety practices in conjunction with the relevant requirements in the
Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels)(Certification and Licensing) Regulation.
(3) Section 9 of the Ordinance explains the use of approved codes of practice in
proceeding .
(4) The owner, agent and the coxswain of any Class II and III vessel when engaged in
operations outside the waters of Hong Kong are required -
(a) to ensure the compliance with relevant safety requirements specified by the Director.
These requirements are promulgated in the Marine Department notices from time to
time, and
(b) to observe any relevant requirement required by local Authority of those waters.
CODE OF PRACTICE -
SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CLASS II VESSELS
CHAPTER I
GENERAL
Section Page
1 Introduction I-1
2 Statutory legislation and standards I-1
3 Definitions I-2
4 Application I-4
5 Category of vessel I-5
6 Equivalent I-6
CHAPTER II
SURVEY/INSPECTION, ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE AND
PLAN APPROVAL
1 Survey/inspection for issue or endorsement of certificate II-1
2 Statutory surveys and application II-1
3 Validity of certificates and endorsement II-3
4 Submission of plans and data II-4
5 Plans and data required to be submitted II-4
6 Plans to be retained onboard II-7
7 Survey/inspection items and survey/inspection programmes
Table 7-1 Initial survey II-8
7-2 Periodical survey II-12
7-3 Final inspection II-15
8 Large cargo vessel II-17
CHAPTER III A
HULL CONSTRUCTION, MACHINERY, ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS AND FITTINGS -
CATEGORY A VESSELS
PART 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IIIA-1
PART 2 HULL CONSTRUCTION IIIA-1
1 Main deck construction IIIA-1
2 Bulkheads IIIA-1
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3 Closing appliances, freeing ports IIIA-2
4 Protection of passengers and crew IIIA-2
5 Flooring IIIA-3
6 Marking of hull IIIA-3
PART 3 MACHINERY INSTALLATION IIIA-3
7 Main engine, auxiliary engine and gear box IIIA-3
8 Engine fittings IIIA-4
9 Propeller shafting IIIA-5
10 Engine room IIIA-5
11 Nature of fuel IIIA-6
12 Tanks IIIA-6
13 Pumping and piping arrangement IIIA-7
14 Bilge pumping arrangement IIIA-7
15 Compressed air system IIIA-8
16 Anchors, cables and windlass IIIA-9
17 Steering system IIIA-9
18 Wheelhouse - engine room communication IIIA-9
19 Installation for prevention of oil pollution IIIA-10
20 Pollution prevention for vessels carrying noxious liquid IIIA-13
substances in bulk
PART 4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IIIA-13
21 Electrical power source IIIA-13
22 Precautions against shock, fire and other hazards of electrical origin IIIA-14
PART 5 REFRIGERATION INSTALLATION IIIA-15
23 Refrigerating chamber and refrigerating machinery IIIA-15
CHAPTER III B
HULL CONSTRUCTION, MACHINERY, ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS AND FITTINGS -
CATEGORY B VESSELS
PART 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS IIIB-1
PART 2 HULL CONSTRUCTION IIIB-1
1 Hull and bulkheads IIIB-1
2 Closing appliances, freeing ports IIIB-1
3 Protection of passengers and crew IIIB-2
4 Flooring IIIB-2
5 Marking of hull IIIB-2
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PART 3 MACHINERY INSTALLATION IIIB-2
6 Main engine and engine fitting IIIB-2
7 Engine room IIIB-2
8 Nature of fuel IIIB-2
9 Tanks IIIB-2
10 Pumping and piping arrangement IIIB-3
11 Bilge pumping arrangement IIIB-3
12 Compressed air system IIIB-3
13 Wheelhouse - engine room communication IIIB-3
14 Installation for Prevention of Oil Pollution IIIB-3
PART 4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IIIB-3
15 Electrical installations IIIB-3
CHAPTER IV
FREEBOARD AND STABILITY
1 Freeboard Assignment, Certification, Intact Stability IV-1
2 Damage stability IV-5
3 Inclining Test IV-5
4 Lightweight survey IV-5
5 Determination of deadweight and its effects IV-5
6 Stability information booklet IV-6
7 Permanent ballast IV-6
8 Lashing of cargo IV-7
9 Modification onboard IV-7
10 Towing IV-7
11 Stability Instrument IV-7
CHAPTER V
PASSENGER AND CREW ACCOMMODATION
1 General requirements V-1
2 Deck areas disallowed as passengers spaces V-1
3 Maximum carrying capacity and seating V-2
4 Stairway, passageway, door and exit in passenger space V-3
5 Ventilation, lighting, deck sheathing and insulation in passenger V-3
space
6 Sanitary apparatus V-4
7 Marking V-4
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CHAPTER VI
FIRE PROTECTION AND FIRE-FIGHTING APPARATUS
1 Definitions VI-1
2 Fire-fighting apparatus, type and quantity VI-2
3 Fire pumps VI-2
4 Fire main, water service pipes and hydrants VI-3
5 Fire hoses, nozzles, etc VI-5
6 Location and arrangement of water pumps for other fire VI-5
extinguishing system
7 Fire Protection and Fire-Fighting Apparatus/Installation not VI-5
required by the Survey Regulation
8 Fire extinguishers VI-5
9 Firemen’s outfits VI-6
10 Means for stopping machinery, shutting off oil fuel suction pipes and VI-6
closing of openings
11 Fire control plans VI-7
12 Availability of fire-fighting apparatus VI-7
13 Structural fire protection VI-8
CHAPTER VII
LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS
1 Definitions VII-1
2 General VII-1
3 Replacement of life-saving appliances VII-5
4 Operational readiness, maintenance, inspection and servicing VII-6
5 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements VII-6
6 Stowage of survival craft and buoyant apparatus VII-6
7 Launching stations VII-7
8 Survival craft launching arrangements VII-7
9 Stowage of lifebuoys VII-7
10 Stowage of life jackets VII-8
11 Stowage and packing of pyrotechnic distress signals VII-8
12 Operating instructions for survival craft and their launching controls VII-8
13 Manning of survival craft VII-8
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CHAPTER VIII
LIGHTS, SHAPES AND SOUND SIGNALS
1 General VIII-1
2 Definitions VIII-1
3 Alternative lights VIII-1
4 Lights and sound signals VIII-2
5 Positioning of light signals VIII-4
CHAPTER IX
TONNAGE MEASUREMENT
PART 1 GENERAL IX-1
1 Application IX-1
2 Method of Tonnage Measurement IX-1
PART 2 ASCERTAINMENT OF TONNAGE IX-2
3 Vessels of 24 Metres in Length and Above IX-2
4 Vessels of Less Than 24 Metres in Length IX-2
CHAPTER X
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS
CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS
PART 1 HULL CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT X-1

1 Hull construction X-1
2 Windlass X-1
3 Signals X-1
4 Notices X-1
PART 2 CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN X-2
PACKAGED FORM OR IN SOLID FORM IN BULK
5 Regulatory requirements X-2
6 Dumb steel lighters carrying packaged dangerous goods in freight X-2
containers
PART 3 CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN LIQUID X-4
FORM IN BULK
7 Carriage of flammable cargoes X-4
8 Carriage of dangerous liquid chemicals X-4
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CHAPTER XI
VESSELS BUILT TO CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY’S RULES
AND REGULATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED CRAFT
1 General XI-1
2 Intact stability XI-1
3 Damaged stability XI-1
4 Seating construction, safety belts XI-1
5 Directional control system XI-1
6 Structural fire protection XI-1
7 Fire detection and fixed fire extinguishing system XI-2
8 Remote control, alarm and safety systems XI-2
9 Radar installations XI-2
10 Wheelhouse Layout XI-2
11 Documentation XI-2
12 Failure mode and effect analysis XI-2
13 Operational and safety trial XI-2
CHAPTER XII
VESSEL SAFE OPERATION AND OPERATOR
REQUIREMENTS
1 General XII-1
2 Certificate classes and validity XII-1
3 Vessel permitted to be operated by combined coxswain and engine XII-2
operator
4 Reporting of accidents XII-2
5 Observance of safe navigational speed, carrying certificated operators XII-3
and adequate number of crew
6 Third party risks insurance coverage XII-3
7 Duties relating to owner and agent of Vessel XII-3
8 Operational safety requirements on cleanliness XII-3
9 First Aid Kit XII-3
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ANNEXES
ANNEX A RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CLASSIFICATION A-1
SOCIETIES APPLICABLE TO LOCAL VESSELS
ANNEX B FREEBOARD MARK B-1
ANNEX D STABILITY WHEN LIFTING D-1
ANNEX E APPROXIMATE DETERMINATION OF STABILITY E-1
Part 1 SIMPLE INCLINING TEST E-1
Part 2 ROLLING PERIOD TEST E-2
ANNEX G GUIDANCE PLAN FOR DETERMINATION OF PASSENGER G-1
SPACE FOR Class I and II VESSELS
ANNEX I-1 Visibility requirement for wheelhouse I-1-1
ANNEX I-2 Checklist for engine inspection I-2-1
ANNEX I-3 Checklist for gearbox inspection I-3-1
ANNEX I-5A Requirements for the replacement of main engine I-5A-1
ANNEX I-5B Requirements for the replacement of generator set I-5B-1
ANNEX I-5C Requirements for waiving inclining experiment after the I-5C-1
addition/replacement of engine(s) or minor modification
ANNEX I-8 Guidance Notes for Inspection of Landing Platform, Landing I-8-1
Pontoon
ANNEX I-9 Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems I-9-1

ANNEX I-10 Implementation of the requirements of Annex VI of MARPOL I-10-1
73/78 to locally licensed vessels
ANNEX J-1 Special Requirements of Initial Survey for Licensing of Newly J-1-1
Built Wooden Vessel
ANNEX J-2 Hull Inspection Requirements (Operation Inspection) of Wooden J-2-1
Vessel
ANNEX L Implementation of The Revised Regulations of Annex I of L-1
MARPOL 73/78 to Locally Licensed Vessels
ANNEX M Guidance on Machinery and Hull Wear Down or Corrosion M-1
Tolerance Limits and other Inspection Items
ANNEX P Determination of Maximum Number of Persons to be Carried and / P-1
or Survey Certification on Installation Suitable for “Combined
Coxswain” Operation of A Class I or II Vessel
ANNEX Q Simple Plans Required Approval for Initial Licensing of Local Q- 1
Vessels – for use on new wooden Kaito / Fishing Sampan / GRP or
Wooden Small Boat or Sampan etc. (Vessel Lengt h less than
15 m)
ANNEX U-1 Domestic liquefied petroleum gas installation U-1-1
ANNEX U-4 [ TABLE 1] Minimum safe manning requirements for Hong Kong U-4-1
licensed vessels operating in Hong Kong Waters and
River Trade Limits
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[TABLE 2] Statutory requirements on local Certificates of U-4-2
Competency for Hong Kong licensed vessels
operating in Hong Kong Waters or River Trade Limits
ANNEX U-5 Safety briefing for a class I and Class II vessels engaged in voyage U-5-1
carrying passengers
ANNEX V-4 Certificates relevant to local vessels V-4-1
ANNEX W Specified Sheltered Waters within Hong Kong Waters W-1
ANNEX X Location Plan of Typhoon Shelters and Sheltered Anchorages X-1
ANNEX Y Owner Declaration of Permanent Ballast Y-1
ANNEX AA Former Requirements of Life-Saving Equipment AA-1
including Their Types and Quantity on Board Class II Vessels
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CHAPTER I
GENERAL
1 Introduction
1.1 The legislation relating to the control, licensing and regulation of local vessels in Hong
Kong is contained in the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance, Cap. 548 (the
Ordinance) and its subsidiary legislations. This Code of Practice is issued under section 8
of the Ordinance.
1.2 This "Code of Practice – Safety Standard for Class II Vessels" has been developed by the
Hong Kong Marine Department in consultation with the local maritime industry through
representation in relevant working groups and committees.
1.3 The primary aim in developing the Code has been to set standards of safety and protection
for all passengers and crew on board. The Code relates especially to the construction of a
vessel, its machinery, equipment and stability and to the proper operation of the vessel so
that safety standards are maintained. In accordance with the legal status prescribed in
section 9 of the Ordinance, requirements set out in this Code shall be followed.
1.4 The legislative requirements quoted in this Code should be subject to authentic provisions
of the legislative instrument and its latest amended. These requirements are mandatory and
must be complied with.
1.5 The builder, repairer or owner/managing agent of a vessel, as appropriate shall take all
reasonable measures to ensure that a material or appliance fitted in accordance with the
requirements of the Code is suitable for the purpose intended having regard to its location
in the vessel, the area of operation and the weather conditions which may be encountered.
2 Statutory Legislation and Standards

2.1 This Code must be construed in the light of the following statutory provisions and their
amendments from time to time (if any) as appropriate:
(a) Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance, Cap. 548 (hereafter referred to as “the
Ordinance”)
(b) Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (General) Regulation, Cap. 548 sub. leg.
(c) Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Certification and Licensing) Regulation, Cap. 548
sub. leg.
(d) Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Fees) Regulation, Cap. 548 sub. leg.
(e) Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Safety and Survey) Regulation, Cap. 548 sub. leg.
(hereafter to be referred as "Survey Regulation")
(f) Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Works) Regulation, Cap. 548 sub. leg.
(g) Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels)(Compulsory Third Party Risks Insurance)
Regulation, Cap. 548 Sub. leg.
(h) Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of Distress and Prevention of Collisions)
Regulations, Cap. 369 sub. leg.
(i) Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Use of Signals of Distress) Regulations, Cap. 369 sub.
leg.
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(j) Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations, Cap. 413 sub. leg.
(k) Merchant Shipping (Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk)
Regulations, Cap. 413 sub. leg.
(l) Dangerous Goods Ordinance, Cap. 295
(m) Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations, Cap. 295 sub. leg.
(n) Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations, Cap. 295 sub. leg.
(o) Dangerous Goods (Shipping) Regulations, Cap. 295 sub. leg.
(p) Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution) Regulations, Cap. 413 sub. leg.
(q) Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage) Regulations, Cap. 413 sub.
leg.
(r) Merchant Shipping (Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships) Regulation,
Cap. 413 sub. leg.
2.2 Other Standards

The vessel’s strength, structure, arrangements, materials, scantlings, main and auxiliary
machinery, boilers and pressure vessels, electrical installations, etc. shall be so designed
and installed as to ensure that the vessel is fit for the service for which it is intended. Apart
from the requirements in this Code, present rules and standards of classification societies
recognized by Marine Department or other equivalent standards may be used as assessment
standards.
3 Definitions
3.1 In this Code-
“approved”, in relation to equipment, appliances, machinery, any other fittings or materials,
means approved by the Director;
“authorized organization (AO)” means the classification society authorized (by
means of authorization document) by the Director to carry out statutory survey
work for local vessels;
“authorized surveyor”, as defined in section 2 of the Ordinance;
“carrying xx passengers” means vessel’s permissible number of passengers that can be
carried throughout the text of this Code;
“chemical carrier” means any vessel constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in
bulk of any liquid product listed in chapter 17 of the IBC Code;
“certificate” means a Certificate of Survey, a Record of Safety Equipment, a Freeboard
Assignment Certificate, a Hong Kong Load Line Certificate or a Declaration of Fitness
for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods issued by the Director under the Survey
Regulation; and a Hong Kong Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate, a Hong Kong
Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk,
a Hong Kong Air Pollution Prevention Certificate issued under Merchant Shipping
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Ordinance, Cap. 413;
“classification society (CS)” means an organization approved under section 8 of the
Merchant Shipping (Safety) Ordinance (Cap 369)
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(a) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS);
(b) Bureau Veritas (BV);
(c) China Classification Society (CCS);
(d) DNV GL;
(e) Korean Register of Shipping (KR);
(f) Lloyd’s Register (LR);
(g) Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK);
(h) RINA S.p.A. (RINA); or
(i) Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS)
“Code” means this Code;
“dangerous goods carrier” means a vessel, other than an oil carrier, certificated for the
carriage of dangerous goods;
“Declaration” means Declaration of Survey;
“existing vessel” means a vessel which is not a new vessel defined in section 2 of the
Survey Regulation
“extreme breadth”, in relation to a local vessel, means the athwartship distance between the
extremity of the outermost permanent structure (including fenders of any kind,
bulwark, hand rails, etc.) on the port side and the extremity of the outermost
permanent structure on the starboard side of the vessel;
“favourable weather” means weather, when the visibility is good and when the combined
effects of wind, sea or swell, upon the ship under consideration are never greater than
those which would cause moderate rolling or pitching, or result in the shipping of green
seas onto the main deck (in the case of open boats, over the gunwale);
“final inspection” means the last or final visit for the purpose of survey or inspection,
usually carried out on safety equipment items and functional trials in an initial survey
or a periodical survey for a vessel;
“gross tonnage”, a measurement figure for a local vessel of which the details and
calculation can be referred to Chapter IX of this Code;
“high risk vessel” means an Oil Carrier, a Dangerous Goods Carrier, a Noxious Liquid
Substances Carrier or any Class II vessel intended for carrying cargoes of hazardous
nature;
“IBC Code” means the 1998 edition of the IMO International Code for the Construction
and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, as may be amended
by the IMO from time to time;
“IMDG Code” means the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, published by the
IMO as amended from time to time by IMO;
“IMO” means the International Maritime Organization;
“initial survey” in connection with anyone of the certificates mentioned in Part 3 and Part 4,
in so far as applicable, of Survey Regulation means the survey (including its final
inspection) to be completed for a new vessel for the first issue of the concerned
certificate;
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“length” or the symbol “(L)”, as defined in section 2 of the Survey Regulation;
“length overall”, as defined in section 2 of the Ordinance;
“low risk vessel” means a vessel of other than high risk vessel;
“main engine” means the propulsion engine(s) of vessel;
“moulded breadth” is measured at amidship and is the maximum breadth over the frames
in respect of vessels built of steel or aluminium; and is the maximum breadth over the
outside surface of hull planking in respect of vessels built of wood or composite
materials;.
“moulded depth” , as defined in section 2 of the Survey Regulation;
“multi-purposes vessel’ means a local vessel or launch which can carry more than 12
passengers and can be used with other purposes;
“new vessel”, unless indicated otherwise, as defined in section 2 of the Survey Regulation;
"noxious liquid substance carrier" means a mechanized, or a non-mechanized vessel,
constructed or adapted for the carriage in bulk of any substance listed in column (a)
of the table in Chapter 17 and/or 18 of the IBC Code (being a substance falling into
category X, Y or Z) and any other liquid substance which is provisionally listed or
class-approved as a category X, Y or Z substance;
“oil carrier” means a motor tanker, or a dumb barge, constructed or adapted for the carriage
in bulk of liquid cargoes of a flammable nature (including sludge oil);
“Ordinance” or “LVO” means the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance (Cap
548).
“owner” , as defined in section 2 of the Ordinance;
“passenger”, as defined in section 2 of the Ordinance;
“periodical survey” in connection with anyone of the certificates mentioned in Part 4, in so
far as applicable, of Survey Regulation means the survey (including its final
inspection) to be completed for an existing vessel for the renewal survey, annual
endorsement survey or intermediate survey for the issue of the concerned certificate;
“Recognized Authority (RA)”, as defined in section 2 of the Survey Regulation;
"river trade limits", as defined in section 2 of the Survey Regulation;
“sister vessels” or “series of vessels” means vessels constructed of the same design (i.e. the
same hull form with identical length, breadth, depth and arrangement) in the same
shipyard;
“waters of Hong Kong ” means waters of Hong Kong within the meaning of Schedule 2 of
the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1).
"watertight", as defined in regulation 1 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship
Construction And Survey) (Ships Built On Or After 1 September 1984) Regulations;
"weathertight", as defined in regulation 1 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger

Ship Construction And Survey) (Ships Built On Or After 1 September 1984)
Regulations.
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4 Application
4.1 Subject to section 4.2, this Code will apply to Class II vessels of all types of construction.
4.2 Chapter XI will apply to dynamically supported craft, and vessels which are designed and
built to the requirements of rules and regulations applicable to high speed craft issued by a
classification society as listed in Annex A of this Code.
4.3 Existing vessels shall comply with the requirements previously applicable to these vessels
unless otherwise expressly specified in the Survey Regulation or in this Code. The approval
and/or exemption of construction and equipment, if any, given to the existing vessels shall
remain valid unless otherwise repealed.
4.4 Requirement in pair of angle brackets < > appeared in the other chapters in this Code are
applicable to new vessels only; i.e. the new vessels as on or after 2 January 2007.
5 Category of Vessel
Every vessel shall be categorised into Category A or B as indicated in the following table:
Vessel
A B
Category
Class and Steel/Al/
Type of Material Steel/Al/GRP/Wooden Wooden GRP/
Vessel Wooden
(6)
with Main No Main with Main No Main
Propulsion
Engine Engine Engine Engine
Dangerous Goods Carrier * * * (1) * (1)

Noxious Liquid Substances
* *
Carrier
Oil Carrier * *
Edible Oil Carrier * *
Dry Cargo Vessel * *(2)
Dumb Lighter
*
(incl. Flat Top Cargo Barge)
Dredger *
Hopper Barge *
Water Boat *(3) *
Tug *
Transportation Boat *
Transportation Sampan * *(4)
Pilot Boat * * (1)
Floating Dock *
Floating Workshop (incl. Repair
* * *(1) *(1)
Barge, Welding Barge)
Crane Barge * *(1)
Work Boat * * *(1) *(1)
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Vessel
A B
Category
Class and Steel/Al/
Type of Material Steel/Al/GRP/Wooden Wooden GRP/
Vessel Wooden
(6)
with Main No Main with Main No Main
Propulsion
Flat Top Work Barge *(3) *

Landing Pontoon *
Landing Platform *
Special Purpose Vessel * *
Stationary Vessel
(Including Separation Barge,
Kitchen Boat, Ice Barge, Fish * (5) *
Drying Barge, Waste Water
Treatment Barge, Fish Storage
Barge)
(Asterisk* means applicable)
Abbreviations in Table
Al : Aluminium
GRP : Glass reinforced plastic
Remarks in Table
(1) Existing vessels only.
(2) Wooden cargo vessels (including wooden trading boats) operating solely within Hong Kong
waters.
(3) Vessels other than wooden construction.
(4) Refer to Ch. II/1.4.
(5) New vessels that are kitchen boats only
(6) Any other type of vessel not included in the table will be specially considered.
6 Equivalent
Under section 83 of the Survey Regulation Marine Department may grant permission for
providing on board any other fitting, material, appliance or apparatus, or type thereof, or
other facilities that are different from those required in this Code if the department is
satisfied by testing or other methods that their effectiveness is equivalent to that required in
this Code; supported by necessary survey and test reports.
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CHAPTER II
SURVEY / INSPECTION, ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE AND
PLAN APPROVAL
1 Survey / Inspection for Issue or Endorsement of Certificate

1.1 Any local vessel to which sections 7(1) and (3) of Survey Regulation apply when applying
for an initial licence is subject to the approval of plans per items (appropriate according to
category and type of vessel) indicated in Table 5-1.
1.2 Any local vessel to which Part 4 of Survey Regulation applies when applying for an initial
licence is subject to the initial survey per items (appropriate according to category and type
of vessel) indicated in Tables 7-1 and 7-3; and after licencing the periodical survey per
items indicated in Tables 7-2 and 7-3.
1.3 Any licensed vessel of the above sections 1.1 or 1.2 intended for alteration shall be subject
to the approval of plans (if section 1.1 is applicable) and survey relating to the alteration
under section 76(5) of the Survey Regulation.
1.4 Vessels of the types referred to in the table below, which are not fitted with propulsion
engine and not fitted with any internal combustion engine onboard, and with the product
Length overall x extreme breadthNote not exceeding 25 are not subject to any survey:
Material of Minimum requirements for life-saving

Class Types construction appliances and fire-fighting apparatus
(a) 1 lifejacket for every person on
Transportation board;
II any material
Sampan (b) 1 lifebuoy; and
(c) 1 fire bucket with lanyard
(a) 1 lifebuoy; and
II Work Boat other than metal (b) 1 fire bucket with lanyard
Note
The terms “Length overall” and “extreme breadth” are defined in Ch. I/3.1.
1.5 A laid-up vessel (which is granted with a permission for laid-up) shall be subject to survey
when returning to service if the Certificate of Survey previously issued has expired. If the
expiry is not exceeding 2 years, the survey shall cover items due in the past 2 years as the
vessel was not laid up.
1.6 Any vessel having its Certificate of Survey expired for more than 2 year but less than 8
years, the surveys shall follow the quadrennial survey programme prescribed in Table 7-2.
1.7 Any vessel having its Certificate of Survey expired for more than 8 years, it shall be
subject to thorough inspection according to items of Table 7-1. If alterations had been
carried out on board vessel plans relating to the alterations shall be submitted for approval.
The survey and plan approval are to comply with standards applicable to existing vessels,
and the amended (if any).
1.8 When deemed necessary or at his discretion, the attending surveyor/inspector may request
any other item to be presented for inspection
2 Statutory Surveys and Application

2.1 Subject to the below section 2.2 officers delegated by the Director are responsible for the
statutory plan approval and survey of vessel.
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2.2 The Director may delegate some or all of the statutory plan approval and surveys of Class
II vessel specified in this Code to Authorized Surveyor (AS)/authorized surveyor
employed by Authorized Organization (AO)/Recognized Authority (RA)(see definition in
Ch. I/3.1) as indicated in the authorization/recognition document. List of AS/AO/RA will
be promulgated in the Marine Department Notice issued from time to time. Vessel owner
or agent, when required, may also apply to Marine Department for plan approval and
surveys. (Amended G.N. 6256 of 2020)
2.3 The approval of plans and data (Table 5-1 refers) and surveys (Tables 7-1 ~ 7-3 refer) shall
be undertaken by the relevant authority/person according to the following:
Type of Vessel Classed/Not Classed Plan Approval/Inspection Body
Low Risk Vessel Classed AO

(refer to definition
at I/3.1) Not classed AS/AO/RA
High Risk Vessel Classed AO (except items marked with ‘MD’)

(refer to definition (Amended G.N. 6256 of 2020)
at I/3.1)
Not classed
2.4 Upon satisfactory completion of statutory surveys or assessment, the following relevant
statutory certificates or record document would be issued by Marine Department or AO as
specified in the following table. Annex V-4 also lists the other certificates and documents
that a local vessel might require, as appropriate:
Issuing
No. Certificates / Records Applicable Vessels
Authority/Person
(1) Certificate of Survey (*1) All MD
(i) Any dry cargo vessel of
L≥24m operating within RTL
Survey Record of Safety (ii) Any vessel of L≥24m
(2) operating within HKW or RTL: MD/AO (*2)
Equipment
high risk vessel (as defined in
Ch. I/1.3) or special purpose
vessel
Hong Kong Load Line
Part 1 of Schedule 5 of Survey
(3) Certificate / Freeboard MD/AO (*2)
Assignment Certificate Regulation refers
Any vessel that is used or to be

Declaration of Fitness for the
(4) used for carrying any MD
Carriage of Dangerous Goods
dangerous goods
Exemption Certificate / Permit
(5) for alternative material, fitting or when applicable MD
equipment
Any vessel fitted with crane or
Certification of Lifting
(6) derrick used for works CE
Appliances and Lifting Gear
including cargo handling, etc.
Legend
HKW = waters of Hong Kong
RTL = river trade limits
MD = Marine Department
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CE = Competent examiner appointed under Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Works)
Regulation
Note
*1 For a pilot boat, transportation boat or tug the Certificate of Survey and relevant remarks
must be displayed in a conspicuous location on board under section 30 of the Survey
Regulation.
*2 For a vessel classed with an AO, international convention certificates may be issued by AO
directly to the owner in lieu, together with survey records in accordance with the
requirements of the relevant Convention. A copy of such certificate and record is required
to be submitted to Marine Department.
2.5 If the owner or agent wishes his vessel to be surveyed by an authorized organization or
authorized organization or recognized authority, he shall provide the Department an
“Engagement Form”:
(a) prior to the survey - the name of the authorized organization or authorized
organization or recognized authority, the place and date of the intended survey; and
(b) on completion of survey - a survey report and a declaration duly signed and issued
by the authorized organization or authorized organization or recognized authority.
The survey report may be furnished to the attending surveyor during final
inspection (item No. F-4 in Table 7-3 refers).
3 Validity of Certificates and Endorsement

3.1 The expiry date of the certificate or endorsement for vessels of the type nos. (1) to (10) and
(15) in the table “Guide on Periodical Survey Cycle for Class II Vessel” (hereafter referred
as “guide table”) shall be determined as follows:
Expiry Date of
No. Date of Final Inspection Certificate/Endorsement
to be issued
(a) New vessel FID + 12 months(*1)
(b) Re-commissioned laid-up vessel(*2) FID + 12 months
(c) Existing vessel
(i) within two months before CED CED + 12 months
(ii) after CED FID + 12 months
(iii) more than two months before CED FID + 12 months
Abbreviations
CED = expiry date of existing certificate/endorsement
FID = final inspection date
Remark
*1 For a new vessel required to be surveyed on slip (or in dry-dock), the validity of
certificate to be issued should in no case exceed 14 months counted from the last
hull bottom survey date or the final inspection date plus 12 months, whichever is
the earlier.
*2 Sections 1.5~1.7 refers.
3.2 The validity of Certificate of Survey for vessels of the types no. (11) ~ (13) listed in the
guide table will normally be 24 months from the date of completion of the survey, or the
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expiry date of the existing certificates if the existing certificates have not expired on the
date of completion of the survey, whichever is the later, but in no circumstance be more
than 26 months. (Note: The owner’s Declaration shall be made at the 1st anniversary date of
the Certificate of Survey).
3.3 For vessels of the type no. (14) listed in the guide table, the validity of Certificate of
Survey will normally be, as reference to section 3.2, 36 months in place of 24 months; and
38 months in place of 26 months. (Note: The owner’s Declaration shall be made at the 1st
and 2nd anniversary date of the Certificate of Survey).
4 Submission of Plans and Data

4.1 Plans and data shall be submitted, to the relevant authority/person indicated in section 2.3,
according to Table 5-1 (as marked with ""). Additional plans and data will be required
when deemed necessary. The required plans and data may be combined into one plan (or
plans) according to the size of vessel and complexities of the data.
4.2 Except for any vessel classed with a classification society; and otherwise indicated in the
table (items marked with ‘MD’), the plans and data may be submitted to any of the
AS/AO/RA for approval at the discretion of the owner. For any vessel classed with a
classification society, plans and data shall be submitted to the relevant classification
society for approval.
4.3 For plans and data to be submitted for Marine Department’s approval, 3 copies of each
shall be submitted of the 1st vessel of a series and 2 copies for the subsequent vessels.
4.4 One copy of such plans and data approved by AS/AO/RA shall be submitted to Marine
Department for record. Supplementary plans and data may be required should any survey
be undertaken by Marine Department.
4.5 Plans of General Arrangement, vessel construction and relevant plans shall be drawn in
appropriate scale of legibly quality.
5 Plans and Data required to be submitted [Survey Regulation, section 9 refers]

Table 5-1 Plans and Data
“”means applicable
Table 5-1
VESSEL CATEGORY B B
A
No. (L≥8m) (L<8m)
PLANS AND DATA
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS, ACCOMMODATION LAYOUTS, PASSENGER
(A) SPACE, SEATING ARRANGEMENTS, NUMBER OF PASSENGERS AND
ESCAPE ROUTES
(1) General Arrangement (*8)   (*1) 

Passenger Space (shelter)/Seating Arrangement
(2) 
(Ch. V refers)(passenger carrying vessel only)
Passengers and Crew Accommodation
(3) Requirements (incl. handrail, seats, etc.) 
(Ch. V refers) (passenger carrying vessel only)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES,
(B) FIRE-FIGHTING APPARATUS, LIGHTS, SHAPES AND SOUND SIGNALS ;
EMERGENCY CONTROLS, STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION
Safety Plan showing arrangement of - 
(1)  (*1) 
(a) life saving appliances,
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Table 5-1
VESSEL CATEGORY B B
A
No. (L≥8m) (L<8m)
PLANS AND DATA
(b) fire fighting apparatus   (*1) 
(c) structural fire protection arrangement 
(d) light and sound signals   (*1) 

(e) means of escape, escape installation and
arrangement, etc. (passenger carrying vessel 
only)
(2) Structural Fire Protection Arrangement 
STABILITY, FREEBOARD CALCULATIONS, ARRANGEMENTS RELATING
TO WATERTIGHTNESS, WEATHERTIGHTNESS, BULKHEADS,
(C)
HATCHWAYS, COAMINGS, SIDE SCUTTLES, AIR VENTS, FREEING PORTS,
SCUPPERS, INLETS AND DISCHARGES
(1) Lines Plan and Offsets Table (for record)   (*2)
(2) Hydrostatic Curves   (*2)
(3) Cross Curves of Stability   (*2)

Preliminary Intact Stability Information (for oil
(4) 
carrier, noxious liquid substance carrier)
Estimated Damage Stability Information (Ch. IV/2
(5) refers) (for oil carrier, noxious liquid substance 
carrier)
Inclining Experiment Report/Lightweight Survey
(6)   (*3)
Report (Ch. IV/4 refers)
(7) Simple Inclining Test Report 
Stability Information Booklet (after inclining
(8)   (*3)
experiment)
Permanent Ballast Weights Arrangement (if
(8a)   (*3)
designed) (*12) (Added G.N. 6489 of 2018)
Damage Stability Calculation (after inclining
(9) 
experiment) (Ch. IV/2 refers)
(10) Draft Marks 
(11) Load Line freeboard calculation and conditions of
assignment 
(12) Arrangements relating to Watertightness,

Weathertightness, Bulkheads, Hatchways,
  (*2)
Coamings, Side Scuttles, Air Vents, Freeing
Ports, Scuppers, Inlets and Discharges, etc.
(D) TONNAGE MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS
Tonnage Measurement and Calculation (*4)

(1) 
(for Hong Kong registered vessel)
(E) STRUCTURES AND SCANTLINGS
(1) Midship Sections   (*2)
(2) Scantling Calculation   (*2)
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Table 5-1
VESSEL CATEGORY B B
A
No. (L≥8m) (L<8m)
PLANS AND DATA
Profile, Decks and Bulkheads (incl. Hull and
(3)   (*2) 
Superstructure decks)
(4) Shell Expansion   (*2)
Rudder/Kort Nozzle, Rudder Stock, Skeg and
(5)   (*2)
Sole Piece
Mooring Arrangement and Equipment Number
(6) Calculation (for oil carrier , DG carriers and 
L>75m dumb steel lighters)
(F) FUEL, MACHINERY, SHAFTING
(1) Engine Room Arrangement  

(2) Pump Room Arrangement (for oil carrier) 
(3) Propeller Shafting, Stern Tube and Coupling   
(4) Main Engine and Gear Box Certificates (*5) 
(5) Aux. Diesel Engine Certificates (*5) 
(6) Fuel Oil System (incl. tanks, piping)  
Fire-fighting Piping Arrangement (incl. fire main,
(7)  
fixed fire extinguishing system,etc)
(8) Bilge Pumping Arrangement  
Compressed Air Piping System (for pressure 
(9)  
10 bar)
(10) Air Receiver (Ch. IIIA/15 refers)  
(11) Steering Gear Hydraulic Piping System  
Fresh Water System (incl. tank construction,
(12) 
piping) (for water boat)
(13) Cargo Tank Venting System (for oil carrier) 
(14) Filling, Sounding and Air Vent System   (*6)
(G) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (including Emergency Power System)
(1) Electrical System Line diagram   (*7) 

(2) Wiring Diagram of Main Switchboard   (*7)
(3) Layout of Main Switchboard   (*7)
(4) Electrical Arrangement   (*7)
(5) Wiring Diagram of Distribution Boxes   (*7)
(H) PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION

Prevention of Oil Pollution Installation (Ch.
(1) MD/AO MD/AO
IIIA/19.2 refers)
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Table 5-1
VESSEL CATEGORY B B
A
No. (L≥8m) (L<8m)
PLANS AND DATA
Prevention of Air Pollution Installation (Annex
(2) MD/AO MD/AO
I-10 refers)
(I) NAVIGATIONAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Radio Communication equipment and
(1) 
arrangement
(2) Navigational equipment and arrangement 
(3) Visibility Calculation (for oil carriers) 
MEASURES AGAINST POTENTIAL HAZARDS TO THE SAFETY OF THE

(J)
VESSEL AND ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY ON BOARD THE VESSEL
(1) Supplementary information/data and list of

inspection, testing & trial requirements relating to  
the type of vessel
(2) Additional Items for Oil Carriers having cargoes ≤ 
60oC (Ch.VI refers) 
(3) Additional Items for DG or NLS Carrier

 
(Ch.VI refers)
(4) Domestic LPG Installation (Annex U-1 refers)  
LIFTING APPLIANCES (including derrick cranes, extensible jib cranes and fixed-jib
(K)
crane etc.)
(1) Strength calculations for the stress members (*9)
(2) Rigging diagrams Competent Examiner (*10) (*11)

(3) As fitted drawings
Remarks in Table 5-1

*1 Applicable to the following Category B vessels: dumb lighter, hopper barge, water boat, flat
top work barge, landing pontoon, stationary vessel.
*2 Applicable to dumb lighter and hopper barge.
*3 For any dumb lighter required to be submitted with heavy lifting stability calculations and
hopper barge.
*4 International Tonnage Certificate issued by an administration (or classification society on
her behalf) may be acceptable to Marine Department.
*5 For new vessels, engine maker or classification societies approved certificates / information
and document as appropriate required in Ch. IIIA or IIIB and Annex I-10 of this Code or
MARPOL Annex VI.
*6 Applicable to vessels of other than wooden construction.
*7 Applicable to the following Category B vessels fitted with A.C. generator: dumb lighter,
other barge, landing pontoon, stationary vessel, but not applicable to vessels of wooden
construction.
*8 Amended plan to be submitted should there be any change from the arrangement of vessel
shown on the original General Arrangement Plan.
*9 Recognised manufacturer’s loading tables indicated essential information are acceptable
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instead of detailed strength calculations.
*10 The competent examiner shall ascertain that the structures of the vessel can withstand the
loadings of the derrick crane operation at all times and it complies with the licensing
conditions of the vessel.
*11 The document/drawing shall be certified by a competent examiner. One copy of the
certified document shall be submitted to Marine Department for record.
*12 Applicable to new vessels Note 2 after the enforcement of this Code. The plan shall include
information on the positions, quantity, materials, unit weights and serial number markings
(which can be colour painted) as well as relevant photos (12 megapixels or above and hard
copy prints in 1200 x 1200 dpi or above) of the permanent ballast weights.
6 Plans to be retained on board

<6.1 Every Class II vessel shall be provided on board one copy of the plan(s) approved by the
relevant authority, person or organisation at least with the following information indicated
thereon :
(a) general arrangement of vessel with seating arrangement and escape routes if
passengers are carried;
(b) types and dispositions of life saving appliance, fire-fighting appliance, light, shape,
sound signals and radiocommunications equipment(if fitted).
6.2 For every Class II vessel which has been modified or altered in a way that would change
the escape routes or dispositions of life saving appliance or fire-fighting apparatus, all
plans and documentation carried or displayed on board shall be modified to reflect those
changes and approved by the relevant authority, person or organisation.
6.3 Stability/loading & unloading information where applicable shall be provided on board. >
6.4 An emergency drill shall be practised by crewmembers at least once every two months.
Records of emergency drills are to be kept onboard for at least one year for inspections by
a Marine Department officer.
7 Survey / Inspection Items and Survey / Inspection Programmes
Table 7-1 Initial Survey

Table 7-1 Category and Vessel Length (m)
A B B
(All Lengths) (L ≥ 8 m ) (L < 8 m )
No. Survey Item
(A) CONSTRUCTION – GENERAL, SHIP STABILITY
(1) Draft Marks – verification  
(2) Measurement of Principal Dimensions  (*1)  

(*2) (*4)
(3) Inclining Experiment  
(*3) (*4)
(4) Lightship Verification  
(5) Rolling Period Test (for Category B dry cargo vessel) 
Note 2
Applicable to a vessel which is a new vessel under section 2 of the Survey Regulation when the
reference to “the commencement date” in the definition of “new vessel” is substituted by “31.8.2018”
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A B B
No. Survey Item
(6) Simple Inclining Test 

FIRE-FIGHTING APPARATUS, STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION,
(B)
APPLIANCES FOR PREVENTION OF COLLISION
(1) CO2 Pipe - inspection, hydraulic test and blowing test   (*8)
(2) Fire Main - inspection and hydraulic test 
(3) Structural Fire Protection (Ch. VI/13 refers) - inspection 

Position of Navigational Light and its Foundation –
(4)  
verification
(C) CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS
Measurement of Passenger Space / Seating (for
(1)  
transportation boat and transportation sampan)
Means of Escape in Accommodation Space and Machinery
(2)  
Spaces - inspection
CONSTRUCTION – HULL; CONDITIONS OF ASSIGNMENT, LOAD LINES /
(D)
FREEBOARD MARK
Material test (*6)
(1)  
- Steel Plate/Aluminium Plate (*5) /GRP Polyester Resin
(2) - Propeller Shaft, Coupling, Rudder Stock (*5) (*7)   (*8)
(3) Hull Scantlings - verification   (*6) 
(4) Welding / GRP Lamination and Finishing - inspection   (*6) 

Below Main Deck W.T. bulkhead and W.T. door fitted
(5)   (*4)
thereon - Hose test (*9)
(6) Structural and Independent Tanks - internal inspection   (*6)
(7) - hydraulic test/air test (*9)   (*4)
(8) Watertight / Weathertight Appliances - inspection   (*6)
(9) - hose test (*9)   (*4)

Load Line /Freeboard Assignment Certificate Items incl.
(10)  
Freeboard Marks -inspection
Permanent Ballast Weights - inspection(*11)
(11)  
(Added G.N. 6489 of 2018)
(E) CONSTRUCTION - FUEL, MACHINERY, SHAFTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Main Engine, Gear Box - Type Approval Certificate (*10)

(1)   (*8) 
- inspection
(2) Generator Diesel Engine Certificate (*10) / inspection   (*8)
(3) Tail Shafts and Coupling - verification of dimensions   (*8)
(4) - taper bedding test   (*8)
(5) Stern Tube - verification of dimension and hydraulic test   (*8)
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A B B
No. Survey Item
Independent Fuel Oil Tanks - internal inspection and
(6)   (*8)
hydraulic test (*9)
Verification of no. and volume of fuel oil tanks (incl.
(7)   (*8) 
structural and independent tanks)
(8) Bilge Line - inspection and hydraulic test   (*8)
(9) Sea Suction valve – inspection and hydraulic test   (*8)

Steering System Hydraulic Line - inspection and hydraulic
(10)   (*8)
test
(11) Fuel Oil Line - inspection and hydraulic test   (*8)
(12) Compressed Air Pipe - hydraulic test (for P > 17.2 bar)  
Air Receiver / Cement Tank - verification of wall thickness/
(13)  
dimensions
(14) - hydraulic test (*9)  
Main Engine Alarm System and FMEA items - function test
(15) MD 
(Applicable to vessels of the type stated in Ch. I/4.2)
(16) Electrical Wiring/installation - inspection  
(F) PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION

Prevention of Oil Pollution Installation
(1) MD/AO MD/AO
- Inspection
- hydraulic test of independent bilge water / sludge holding
(2)  
tank
STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR CARRYING
(G)
DANGEROUS GOODS
Supplementary information/data and list of inspection,
(1)  
testing & trial requirements relating to the type of vessel
Additional Items for Oil Carriers having cargoes  60oC
(2)  
(Ch. VI refers) - inspection and test
Additional Items for DG or NLS Carrier
(3)  
(Ch. VI refers) - inspection and test
*1 The measurement record shall be submitted to Marine Department for verification.
*2 Applicable to the 1st vessel of a series of four vessels.
*3 Applicable to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of a series of four vessels.
*4 For hopper barge only.
*5 In lieu of the material test, mill sheet issued/endorsed by a classification society is acceptable.
*6 Applicable to any vessel to be issued with Freeboard Assignment Certificate (e.g. dumb lighter,
hopper barge, etc.).
*7 Ch. IIIA/9 and IIIA/17.4 refer.
*8 For visual inspection and operational test at either initial or final inspection only.
*9 Annex M refers. Hose test for door fitted on watertight bulkhead may be replaced by a chalk test if
a prototype test (with pressure corresponding at least to the head required for the intended location)
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has been carried out and certificated.
*10 Ch. IIIA/7.1 refers. For diesel engine of new vessels, engine maker or classification societies
approved certificates/information and document as appropriate required in Ch. IIIA or IIIB and
Annex I-10 of this Code or MARPOL Annex VI.
*11 Applicable to new vessels Note 2 after the enforcement of this Code. The inspection shall be carried
out in the vessel’s initial survey, or when alterations or repairs resulting in the
removal/modification of permanent ballast weights (PBWs) have been made. The inspection shall
be carried out in accordance with the requirements set out in the table below:
Tasks Shipowner/Shipyard Responsible for

Tasks Inspecting Personnel
Documents Submission Inspection Arrangement Responsible for
(1) Declaration (refer to Annex Y Stow PBWs according to the (1) Inspect vessel’s structure
of this Code) - which shall information given in item (1) in with regard to PBWs stowage;
include the PBWs information the left-hand column and carr y
o ut t he i n sp e ct io n d e scr i b ed (2) verify all PBWs; and
(positions, quantity, materials, unit
weights, serial number markings, in the right-hand column i n (3) randomly select at least
etc.) designated in the stability co o rd i na tio n wi t h a tt e nd in g 10% of PBWs (but no less than
booklet of the vessel. in sp ect i n g p er so n n el. one PBW)for inspection. The
(2) Photo records (12 megapixels inspection shall include the
or above and hard copy prints in PBWs’ appearance, markings,
1200 x 1200 dpi or above)- which weight confirmation, etc.
shall clearly show the following
conditions of PBWs stowage:
(a) ship structure prior to PBWs
being stowed;
(b) 50% of PBWs stowed;
(c) 100% of PBWs stowed; and

(d) fittings used for securing
the PBWs.
Note 2
Applicable to a vessel which is a new vessel under section 2 of the Survey Regulation when the
reference to “the commencement date” in the definition of “new vessel” is substituted by “31.8.2018”
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Guide on Periodical Survey Cycle for Class II Vessel (“guide table”)
Vessel Owner Vessel Category and Interval of

Material of Yearly Interval of Survey Afloat
No. Vessel Type Length Declaration Survey on Slip
Construction (Table 7-3
(L)(m) (*1) (Table 7-2 refers) refers)
Mech. Propelled Vessel
(Cat. A,
(1) Steel / Al. Cat. A , B Any Length - 2 Annual
B)
(2) GRP Cat. A Any Length - (Cat. A) 2 Annual
(3) GRP Cat. B Any Length - (Cat. B) 3 Annual

Dry Cargo Vessel
(4) Wood operating within River Any Length - (Cat. A) 2 Annual
Trade Limits -
(5) Wood New Vessel L≥8 - (Cat. A) 2 Annual
Existing Vessel of other (full
(6) Wood L ≥ 24 - (Cat. B) 4 Annual
than item (4) survey)
(Cat. A, 6 (full
(7) Wood Existing Vessel 8 ≤ L<2 4 - Annual
B) survey)
New Vessel (Cat. B) 4 (full
(8) Wood L<8 - (*2) Annual
Transportation Sampan survey)
New vessel of other
(9) Wood than item (8), L<8 - - Annual
Existing Vessel
Non-Mech. Propelled Vessel
Existing -
Crane Barge, Any (Cat. B) 6 (full
(10) Steel
Work Boat,
- (Cat. B)
(*2) Annual
Length survey)
Flat Top Work Barge (Cat. A)
Passenger use Any (Cat. B) 6 (full
(11) Steel Annual (*2) 2
Landing Pontoon Length survey)
Any Landing Pontoon of Any
(11A) Annual - 2
Material other than item (11) Length
Steel/GRP/ Any
(12) Annual - 2
Wood Landing Platform Length
Any Material
Any
(12A) of other than - Annual
Length
item (12)
Stationary Vessels Any
(13) other than items (14)
Annual - 2
Steel/GRP/ Length
Wood Stationary Vessels
Any
(14) (except Kitchen Boat) Annual - 3
Length
with LXB ≤ 25
Dumb Lighter, Any
(15) Steel - (Cat. B) 2 Annual
Hopper Barge Length
Cat. A Vessels other Any

(16) (Cat. A) 2 Annual
than the above Length
Cat. B Vessels other Any
(17) (Cat. B) 3 Annual
than the above Length
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Remark
*1 Owner Declaration: The owner shall inspect and declare the safety and equipment of his vessel
within 2 months before the 1st / 2nd anniversary date of the Certificate of Survey, and produce a
“Declaration of Safety and Equipment for Class II B or III B Vessels” (which is appendix to
MDN 26/2007 and can be downloaded at URL:
http://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/notices/pdf/mdn07026.pdf) together with the Certificate of Survey
to the Marine Department for the annual renewal of licence.
*2 (a) The first slipping date of vessel is due on the 6th anniversary (for new transportation sampan, the
4th anniversary) of the vessel’s initial licensing date counted from 1 July 2017 (1 July inclusive);
or at owner’s discretion, the date of the upcoming periodical survey.
(b) Shall the vessel be required to slip before 1 July 2018, the slipping may be postponed to a date on
or before the next anniversary; or the date of the upcoming periodical survey.
(c) In special case and depending on the particular situation, the slipping due date may be postponed
to 30 June 2020 the latest, subject to the results of past periodical surveys were in satisfaction.
The postponed slipping shall be carried out simultaneously with the periodical survey. The owner
shall, at least 3 months prior to the slipping due date, apply to Marine Department in writing with
supporting document giving the reasons for the deferral of vessel’s slipping.
(d) From1 July 2020, all vessels shall be slipped according to schedule; with the periodical survey
carried out simultaneously.
(e) If the vessel is slipped during the period from the effective date of this Code to 30 June 2017, and
surveyed to the satisfaction of Marine Department officer / authorized surveyor, it can be
regarded as meeting the requirement of (a), and the next slipping date may be scheduled for 2023
(for L<8 m wooden new transportation sampan, the next slipping date may be scheduled for
2021).
Table 7-2 Periodical Survey “”means applicable
Table 7-2 Class IIA Vessel

Class IIA
Class/Category/Type other than
Survey DG/Oil/NLS Class IIB Vessel
of Vessel DG/Oil/NLS
Carrier Carrier
Item
No. 4 4 2 or 4 or 6
Survey Intervals (*1)(*2) 1 2 (full 1 2 (full 1 (full
survey) survey) 3 survey)
(A) LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES, FIRE-FIGHTING APPARATUS

Fixed Fire Ext. Installation
(1) CO2 system - blowing test  
Sprinkler System - spraying test
(2) - hydraulic test (*3)
Fire Extinguisher, CO2 Bottle - refill and  

(3) (*4) (*4, *5)
hydraulic test
Buoyant Apparatus (without buoyant
(4) 
materials filled) - submerging test
(B) CONSTRUCTION – HULL, CONDITIONS OF ASSIGNMENT
external (incl. ship bottom)   
(1) Hull -
inspection (*1) (*1) (*1)
internal (excl. oil, water tanks


(2) - and void spaces) visual  (*5)
inspection
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Class IIA
Carrier Carrier
Item
No. 4 4 2 or 4 or 6
internal (incl. oil, water tanks
(3) - and void spaces) inspection   
(*7)(*8)
gauging thickness of deck, shell

(4) -   
and bulkhead plating (*8)(*9)
Sea Suctions, Discharging Valves -  
 
 
(5) (*5,*13)
stripped down inspection (*13) (*13)
Anchors, Cables, Steel Wire Ropes - 

(6)  
ranged out for inspection(*8) (*5)
Permanent Ballast Weights - inspection(*17)

(7)   
(Added G.N. 6489 of 2018)
(C) CONSTRUCTION - FUEL, MACHINERY, SHAFTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
(1) Main Engine

- hydraulic test of coolers (incl. air,  
lub. oil, cooling water), cylinder (by engine workshop) (*10)
head and water jacket
overhaul of fuel oil pump, fuel
- nozzles  
(2)
(by engine workshop) (*10)
Main Engine and Gear Box –  

(3)
stripped down for inspection (*11) (by engine workshop) (*10)
Generator engine, auxiliary machinery 

  (*5)
(4) (incl. windlass, lifting appliance) engine
- stripped down for inspection (by engine workshop) (*10)
Main fire pump, emergency fire pump,
(5) bilge pump, windlass - stripped down for  
inspection
Air Receiver (P<17.2 bar) 
(6)  
- internal inspection
(7) - hydraulic test (*8)   
Air Receiver (P≥17.2 bar)
(8)   
- internal inspection
(9) - hydraulic test (*8)   
Tail Shaft, Propeller, Rudder and Rudder 
(10)  
Stock - drawn out for inspection (*8) (*15)
Independent Cement Tank – internal

(11)  
Inspection & thickness gauging
Independent Cement Tank – external
(12)  
inspection
Independent Fuel Oil Tank – internal 
(13)  
inspection and hydraulic test (*8) (*5, *16)
Independent Water Tank (For Water

(14) 
Boat only) – hydraulic test
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Class IIA
Carrier Carrier
Item
No. 4 4 2 or 4 or 6
(D) PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION

Oil Pollution Prevention Installation (*12)
(15)
- vessel with HKOPP certificate
- vessel without HKOPP certificate:
(16) - hydraulic test of independent bilge   
water/sludge holding tank
STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR CARRYING
(E)
DANGEROUS GOODS
(1) Pump Room - inspection 
Cargo Tank Vent Piping System –
(2) 
inspection
(3) Cargo Tank Lids - inspection 
Abbreviations
DG Carrier - dangerous goods carrier
NLS Carrier - noxious liquid substances carrier
*1 Survey Intervals: “2” means such item (marked as “”) to be subjected to survey biennially, “3”
triennially, etc. The periodical survey shall be carried out in subsequent order; i.e. a 1st year survey
shall be followed by a 2-yearly survey, a 3rd year survey shall be followed by a 4-yearly survey
(“full survey”), etc. Refer to “guide table” for applicable types of vessels for survey intervals.
*2 If the hull and machinery installation of a classed vessel are inspected by a surveyor of the
classification society, the inspection reports/certificates issued by the classification society shall be
submitted to Marine Department for record.
*3 Hydraulic test for CO2 and sprinkler systems shall begin from the 10th anniversary the system is in
service, and thereafter at intervals of 10 years. The hydraulic testing pressure for the CO2 system
high pressure manifold shall not be less than 125 bar.
*4 Inspection for portable and non-portable type fire extinguishers and CO2 bottles shall be in
accordance with the following table. The inspection record shall be retained on board for
examination; or each fire extinguisher to be marked by paint or attached with a tag indicating the
date and type of test.
Water/Foam/Dry Powder CO2 Fire Extinguisher,

ITEM
Fire Extinguisher CO2 Fixed Installation Bottle
TYPE OF Refill / Hydraulic Hydraulic

TEST Weighting (*a) (*b) Weighting Refill (*b)
INSPECTION Owner (*c)

FSIC/MD FSIC/MD DG Reg. 62 DG Reg. 66
BODY /FSIC
Abbreviation
FSIC: Fire Service Installation Contractors registered in the Fire Service Department or
institutions acceptable to the Director
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DG Reg. 62: A person holding a Dangerous Goods Licence issued under Reg. 62, Dangerous
Goods (General) Regulation
DG Reg. 66: A person approved by Fire Service Department under Reg. 66, Dangerous Goods
(General) Regulation
MD : Marine Department officer
Note
(*a) The need for refilling shall be in accordance with the instruction of manufacturer of fire
extinguisher.
(*b) Intervals of hydraulic test:
Portable Fire Extinguishers - 5 years
CO2 bottles/propellant cartridges - 10 years
(*c) MD officers may examine the owner’s competence on carrying out the servicing and
conduct random checks including function test of the portable fire extinguishers.
*5 Applicable to Cat. B high risk vessels, including dumb lighters used for carrying dangerous goods.
*6 Applicable to vessels issued with Freeboard Assignment Certificate (e.g. dumb lighter, hopper
barge, etc.), and new mechanised transportation sampan.
*7 In inner bottom spaces not provided with access holes, at least 5% of area of the inner bottom plate,
in at least five sufficiently scattered locations, shall be opened up to facilitate inspection of the
inner bottom spaces.
*8 For guidance on machinery and hull wear down or corrosion tolerance limits and other inspection
items, refer to Annex M.
*9 Applicable to vessels of age exceeding 8 years. For vessels possessing International Load Line
Certificate the gauging inspections may be arranged when in the renewals of the load line
certificate.
*10 Inspection record issued by engine workshop shall be submitted for reference.
*11 For a brand new gear box, the strip down inspection shall begin from the fourth anniversary the
gear box is in service.
*12 For the renewal of HKOPP certificates, oil pollution prevention installation shall be stripped down
for inspection. Independent bilge water holding/sludge tank shall be hydraulic tested.
*13 Applicable to sea water suction valves only.
*14 Length required to be ranged out for inspection: for anchor chains (or classification society
accepted alternatives fitting) – the whole length; for steel wire ropes – the whole length or a
minimum length of 50m, whichever is the less. More or the whole length to be ranged out for
inspection should there be defect found.
*15 Applicable to new mechanised transportation sampan. Tail shaft shall be drawn out for inspection
every 4 years. The drawn out inspection may be postponed for a period not exceeding 2 years if the
condition is satisfactory.
*16 Applicable to new mechanised transportation sampan. External visual inspection is to be carried
out for independent fuel oil tanks. Internal inspection and hydraulic test shall be carried out if the
tanks are found in unsatisfactory condition.
*17 Applicable to the first full survey of vessels one year after the enforcement of this Code (i.e. on or
after 31.8.2019). The PBWs inspection may be carried out during the final inspection (Table 7-3
items). The inspection shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements set out in the table
below:
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Tasks Shipowner Responsible for
Item Survey Year
Inspection/Maintenance Responsible for
Documents Submission
Arrangement
Full Survey Note
(A)
Note: The PBWs inspections described below shall be carried out in the quadrennial full survey
when a vessel has reached 8 years of age, and in every quadrennial full survey thereafter (for
a classed vessel, in the special survey when the vessel has reached 10 years of age, and in
every special survey thereafter), commencing one year after the enforcement of this code (i.e.
on or after 31.8.2019). The first one will be a Grade A inspection, followed by a Grade B
inspection, alternating at 4-year intervals (for classed vessels, 5-year intervals, i.e. the special
survey). If it is found during a Grade B inspection that the vessel’s bottom and internal
structural members with regard to PBWs stowage show no excessive corrosion (not
exceeding 1/2 or more of the limit set down in Annex M of this Code) and the coating is in
good condition with no significant deterioration, MD may consider the shipowner’s
application for having a Grade B inspection in the sub sequent full survey, followed by
a Grade A inspection in the next quadrennial full survey (for classed vessels, the next
5-yearly special survey).
Grade A Submit the same (1) Clear the whole (1) Confirm the area at vessel
Inspection declaration and area (100%) of vessel bottom used for PBWs stowage
photo records bottom used for PBWs is clear, and carry out PBWs
required for the PBWs stowage. inspection items (1)~(3) of
inspection in the (2) Assist inspecting remark *11 of Table 7-1 of the
initial survey (remark personnel and provide initial survey.
*11 of Table 7-1). necessary ventilation,(2) Confirm the following
lighting, etc. to during hull inspection:
facilitate the (i) steel vessel – no large
inspection described area of damage or heavy
in the right-hand rusting of hull material, no
column. abnormal accumulation of
(3) Carry out repairs water, etc.; protective
when directed by coating (if any) in good
inspecting personnel. condition.
(ii) Aluminium, GRP and
wooden vessel - no large
area of damage or
abnormalities of hull
material, no abnormal
accumulation of water, etc.;
protective coating (if any)
in good condition.
(iii) gauge plating thickness
(if applicable) and submit to
MD a copy of the record.
(3) If the results of the
abovementioned inspection
items (2)(i)~(iii) fall short of
requirements, the owner shall
be instructed to carry out
repairs, and re-inspection
shall be carried out until
satisfactory results are
obtained.
(4) If the wastage of hull
material has reached 3/4 or
more of the corrosion limit set
down in Annex M of this Code,
the owner shall be instructed
to renew the hull material
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Tasks Shipowner Responsible for
Item Survey Year
Inspection/Maintenance Responsible for
Documents Submission
Arrangement
concerned. If it cannot be
done, the hull of the part
concerned shall be subject to
inspection annually thereafter.
(5) If heavy wastage of hull
material is found, the adjoining
cement PBWs (if any) shall be
removed to facilitate the hull
inspection.
Grade B (1) Declaration (1) Follow inspecting (1) Instruct the owner to
Inspection personnel’s instruction remove PBWs for hull structure
(2) Upon the
(as described in the inspection. At least 25% Notes (i)&(ii)
completion of
right-hand column) and of the total area of hull structure
inspection and
remove PBWs to covered by PBWs in each
repair (if
expose at least 25% of compartment shall be inspected.
applicable), submit
the total area of the hull Note:
to MD a copy of the
structure covered by (i) The quantity of the
photo records which
PBWs to facilitate randomly checked PBWs
shall include:
inspection. shall be based on the
(i) photos showing
(2) carry out task number of PBWs removed
the condition of
items (2) and (3) of for inspection.
the hull structure
Grade A inspection.
with PBWs (ii) The positions subject to
removed to inspection are normally
expose at least the parts of the hull that
25% of the total are more vulnerable to
area of the hull corrosion (such as the
structure bottom of the aft part of
covered by the vessel for the stowage
PBWs; and of PBWs). If individual
(ii) the condition of PBWs cannot be removed
the PBWs after for safety reason, the
they are restored owner shall be instructed
to their original to remove all the PBWs to
positions. facilitate hull inspection.
(3) If all the PBWs In such case, the inspection
have to be removed, items (1)-(3) of remark *11
the records required of Table 7-1 of the initial
in items (1) and (2) survey shall be carried out.
of remark *11 of (2) Carry out task items
Table 7-1 for the (2)~(5) of Grade A inspection.
initial survey shall be
re-submitted. (3) Randomly select at least
10% of PBWs (but no less than
one PBWs) for inspection. The
inspection shall include the
PBWs’ appearance, markings,
weight confirmation, etc.
(B) Years other Declaration required Carry out task items Conduct a visual inspection of
than the full in item (1) of Grade (2) and (3) of Grade the PBWs according to the
survey year B inspection in (A), A inspection in (A) documents submitted by the
or a copy of an upon receipt of owner as mentioned in the
endorsed declaration. special instructions. left-hand column as and when
necessary.
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Table 7-3 Final Inspection (*1)
Table 7-3 Category of Vessel
No. Survey Item (*2) A B
LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES, FIRE-FIGHTING APPARATUS, APPLIANCES FOR

(A)
PREVENTION OF COLLISION
(1) Life Saving Appliances - inspection and function test (*3)  
Fire Fighting apparatus (incl. CO2 fixed fire extinguishing  

(2)
installation, emergency fire pump, etc) - inspection and function test
(3) Navigation Lights and Sound Signals - inspection and function test  
(4) Fire Drill, Abandon Ship Drill (*11)  
(B) CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS

Passenger Space, Crew Space, Cabin Escape Arrangement, Bulwarks
(1) 
and Rails - general inspection
CONSTRUCTION – HULL, CONDITIONS OF ASSIGNMENT, LOAD LINES /
(C)
FREEBOARD MARK
Hull External (above waterline part) - General inspection (not
(1)  
required if there is on slip/docking survey during the year)
Watertight / Weathertight Closing Appliances (incl. door, ventilator,  (*5)
(2) 
air pipe, etc.) - inspection
(3) Permanent ballast - confirmation of amount and position (*10) 
(*5)
(4) Freeboard Mark / Load Line Mark - verification  
(5) General condition in Machinery Space (including fuel oil installation)
(a) protection from injury of personnel
(b) prevention of fire hazard 
(c) prevention of oil pollution hazard
Principal Dimensions, Engine and major machinery particulars  
(6)
- verification
(D) CONSTRUCTION - FUEL, MACHINERY, SHAFTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Main Engines, Generator Engines, Steering Gears, Windlass(*13) -  
(1)
running test
Unattended Machinery Space Installation (Ch. IIIA/18 and IIIB/13  
(2)
refer) - function test
(3) Air Receiver / Cement Tank Safety Valves - function test  
(4) Bilge and Oily Water Pumping System - function test  
(5) Electrical Circuit - earthing test  

(*7)
(6) - insulation resistance test  
(7) - Main circuit breaker function test (*8)  
Location of emergency source of electrical power shall be outside

(8) 
machinery space and above waterline – verification (*9)
(9) Meters on Switchboard - function test 
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Table 7-3 Category of Vessel
No. Survey Item (*2) A B
(E) PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION
(1) Air Emission Assessment (*6)  
(2) Prevention of Oil Pollution Installation - function test  
(F) NAVIGATIONAL, COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTAND OTHERS
(1) Radio Communication Equipment 
(2) Navigational Equipment 
Plans and data required to be retained onboard (s 6.1 refers) -

(3) 
confirmation of numbers and contents
(4) Survey report issued by MD/AS/AO/RA - verification 
(5) Inspection of remedial deficiency items in Initial / Periodical Survey 
Marking of Safe Working Load and Certificate of Lifting Appliances  

(6)
– verification (*12)
Supplementary information/data and list of inspection, testing & trial
(7) 
requirements relating to the type of vessel
(8) Domestic L.P.G. Installation - inspection  

*1 For intervals of final inspection with respect to type of vessel, guide table refers.
*2 Where practicable the listed items may be presented for inspection prior to the final
inspection.
*3 Random check on the condition of lifejackets is to be according to the following
proportions:
Statutorily Required Statutorily Required

Random Random
No. of Adult No. of Children
Check Check
Lifejackets Lifejackets
1-10 100% 1-10 100%
11-100 10 pieces 11-50 10 pieces
The counting of the number is to be 100%.

*4 Repealed (Amended G.N. 6256 of 2020)
*5 Applicable to dumb lighter and hopper barge.
*6 Air emission requirements to be conducted as per Annex I-10.
*7 Applicable to any vessel other than Category B wooden construction vessel. For vessels
other than high risk vessels, a valid EMSD registered electrical contractor (REC) issued
electrical system insulation test report (with the test being conducted by an EMSD
registered electrical worker (REW) within 2 weeks prior to the final inspection) is
acceptable in lieu of the insulation resistance test inspection responsible by MD officer
or authorized inspection personnels. A valid electrical system insulation test report shall
include the relevant necessary information. A valid electrical system insulation test
report issued by an authorized inspection personnel is acceptable.
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*8 Applicable to any vessel fitted with generator of each capacity exceeding 50 kW.
*9 Applicable to only a vessel which is still a new vessel when the reference to “the
commencement date of the Survey Regulation” in the definition of “new vessel” under
Ch. I/3.1 is substituted by “29 November 2014”.
*10 Refer to the requirements of remark *11 of Table 7-1 or remark *17 of Table 7-2.
(Amended G.N. 6489 of 2018)
*11 Applicable to any mechanized oil carrier, dangerous goods carrier and noxious liquid
substances carrier; and any types of mechanized vessels plying beyond Hong Kong
waters.
*12 The following document / certificates certified by competent examiner shall be presented
in final inspection for verification of validity:
i) Register of Lifting Appliance & Lifting Gear (Form 1);
ii) Certificate of Test and Examination of Winches, Derricks and their Accessory Gear
(Form 2)(if applicable);
iii) Certificate of Test and Examination of Lifting Appliance and their Accessory Gear
other than Derricks (Form 3)(if applicable).
*13 For high risk vessels (including dumb lighter used for carrying dangerous goods)
inspecting officer will carry out external visual inspection and running test. Owner of
vessel shall confirm by writing that the windlass has been properly repaired and
maintained.
8 Large Cargo Vessel

8.1 “Large Cargo Vessel”: means local licensed cargo vessel of overall length exceeding 75
metres. These vessels are prohibited to enter the typhoon shelter and must be anchored or
to leave Hong Kong waters during typhoon period, consequently reinforcement of
relevant shipboard equipment and installation as stated in sections 8.2 and 8.3 are
required.
8.2 In addition to the requirements as stated in this Code, following equipment and
installation are also required:
(a) Non-mechanically propelled vessel: one kind of communication equipment, anchor
and windlass;
(b) Mechanically propelled vessel: compass, echo sounder, radar, VHF (Very High
Frequency) radio telephone (with licence issued by Communications Authority,
Hong Kong), anchor, windlass and inclinator.
8.3 Standard of anchor and anchoring machine must comply with relevant strength and
calculation requirements of classification societies or an equivalent Standard.
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CHAPTER III A
HULL CONSTRUCTION, MACHINERY, ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
AND FITTINGS - CATEGORY A VESSEL
PART 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(1) Except as otherwise specified, every vessel shall be designed and built to the
requirements of rules and regulations of a classification society as listed at
Annex A, having regard the size, construction material, and operational
services of the vessel. Such rules and regulations shall be complied with in its
entirety. However in the case of any inconsistency between this Code and any
of the requirements of the classification society rules, the requirements of this
Code shall be complied with.
(2) Main propulsion, control, fuel oil, compressed air, electrical and refrigeration
systems; generator machinery; air receivers and other pressure equipment;
piping and pumping arrangements; steering equipment, shafts and couplings
for power transmission shall be designed, constructed and tested to the
satisfaction of the surveyor. Suitable means or device shall be provided to
machinery, equipment, lifting gear, winches, fish handling and fish processing
equipment, etc. so as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board.
Special attention shall be paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other potential
dangers.
PART 2 HULL CONSTRUCTION
1 Main Deck Construction
1.1 Every vessel shall be fully decked. Sunken deck intended to be used for passenger
cabin shall have scantlings equivalent to those of main deck, and shall be at least 300
mm above the deepest loaded waterline. The sunken deck is not necessarily of
watertight construction unless it also serves as a double bottom.
1.2 For a new vesselNote1, if opening is fitted on main deck leading to spaces below deck
the first tier of superstructure on main deck shall be of weathertight construction for
the purpose of maintaining the integrity and stability of vessel. The closing appliances
fitted on such position shall meet the requirements of section 3 below.
2 Bulkheads
2.1 On any motored vessel, the dispositions and construction of watertight bulkheads shall
meet the relevant requirements of classification societies.
2.2 Vessels required complying with the provision of the prevention of pollution
regulations, the dispositions and construction of bulkheads in such vessels shall meet
the relevant damage stability criteria.
Note1
Applicable to a vessel which is a new vessel when the reference to “the commencement date” in
the definition of “new vessel” under section 2 of the Survey Regulation is substituted by “3
March 2017”.
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2.3 On all vessels other than wooden vessels, and as far as practicable on wooden vessels,
bulkheads shall be of watertight construction.
2.4 Access openings fitted in watertight bulkheads shall be equipped with effective
watertight closing appliances and meet the requirements stipulated in section 2.5.
2.5 The design of the watertight doors shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) The dimension of the watertight doors shall suit the design of the vessels;
(b) The warning “Door must be kept closed when underway” shall be marked on
both sides of the watertight door;
(c) For hinged type watertight door, they shall be opened outward except those
doors in high flooding risk spaces shall be opened into the space; and
(d) Watertight doors to be fitted with visual and audio alarms in the wheelhouse to
give alerts when watertight doors are open.
3 Closing Appliances, Freeing Ports
3.1 On every vessel, air pipes, ventilators, cargo hatchways, small hatchways, manholes,
skylights and doors leading to a space below main deck shall be fitted with
weathertight closing appliance and shall have a minimum coaming height as follows:
Plying Limits Coaming Height (mm)
Hong Kong Waters 230 <300>

River Trade Limits 600
No coaming is required for watertight manholes.
3.2 Special consideration may be given to vessel of a design for a particular operation.
Such restriction or condition, if any, would be endorsed on the inspection certificate of
the vessel.
3.3 Sidescuttles below main deck shall be of watertight and non-opening type fitted with
deadlight.
3.4 Vessels issued with Hong Kong Load Line Certificate (HKLL Certificate) or
International Load Line Certificate (ILL certificate) must in addition comply with the
relevant requirements on closing appliances prescribed in the load line regulations.
3.5 If bulwark is fitted at the shipside, freeing ports shall be provided in the bulwark with
the minimum aggregate area in accordance with the rules of the classification society
based on the vessel’s size and operational services.
4 Protection of Passengers and Crew
4.1 Bulwark, guardrails or equivalent shall in general be installed near the periphery of
weather decks accessible to passengers and crew. Any non-mechanically propelled
vessel on which bulwark or guardrails are not fitted at main deck ship side there shall
be displayed in a conspicuous location on board a suitable warning plate indicating that no
bulwark or guardrails had been fitted at the position. Storm rails or handgrips shall be
fitted in passenger standing areas, fixed at deck or at wall.
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4.2 Bulwarks and rails shall have a minimum height of 1000 mm above deck. Where it
can be shown that higher rails would interfere with the normal operation of the vessel
a reduced height may be accepted. Sufficient freeing ports are to be provided on
bulwarks. When guardrails are fitted, the opening below the lowest course of the rails
shall not exceed 230 mm and the other courses shall not be more than 380 mm apart.
4.3 Vessels issued with HKLL Certificate or ILL Certificate must be in addition comply
with relevant requirements on means of protection prescribed in the load line
regulations.
5 Flooring
Metallic or wooden flooring, if fitted above bilge, shall be readily removable for
cleaning and inspection. A steel inner bottom, if fitted, shall meet the requirements of
classification society rules in respect of double bottom. Access openings and air pipes
shall be provided for such spaces.
6 Marking of Hull
6.1 The certificate of ownership number of a vessel must be marked in accordance with
section 38 of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Certification and Licensing)
Regulation.
6.2 On every passenger carrying launch the name of vessel (if any, as that shown on
vessel’s Certificate of Survey) and the total number of persons (passenger and crew)
shall be painted on vessel's bows and stern. The minimum size of lettering is 100 mm
in height.
6.3 Permanent draft marks shall be provided on port and starboard side of stem and stern
of a vessel. The marks shall be measured from the bottom of the keel, with letters and
figures being in decimetric heights and at two decimetric intervals.
PART 3 MACHINERY INSTALLATION
7 Main Engine, Auxiliary Engine and Gear Box
7.1 In any -
(a) oil tanker;
(b) noxious liquid substances carrier;
(c) dangerous goods carrier;
(d) tug; or
(e) vessel plying beyond Hong Kong waters
which is not classed with a classification society and has main engine power output
exceeding 130 kW, such main engine and its associated gear box shall be of a type
approved by a classification society or maritime administration.
7.2 The main engine and the associated gearbox shall be matched at the maximum
continuous rating condition. Alternative rating may be accepted subject to proper
justification is given.
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7.3 New main engines and gear boxes are required to be fitted on new vessels stated in
section 7.1. For vessels other than those stated in section 7.1 used engine may be fitted.
To facilitate the confirmation of the source of origin and/or the quality of
reconditioning of the used engine, proper document from the original engine maker or
purchase document from the engine workshop shall be submitted. The data on engine
model, type and identification number shall be clear and adequate for accurate
assessment of the engine power. The reconditioning reports shall give adequate details
similar or same as the items and format given on checklist of engine and gearbox
inspection in Annex I-2 and I-3. For new engine requirements, owners are drawn
attention to the recommendation in Annex I-10. (Amended G.N. 5924 of 2017)
Vessels built on or after 1 June 2008 but before 1 July 2016 may be fitted with Tier I
engine; vessels built on or after 1 July 2016 must be fitted with Tier II engine.
7.4 For main engine and gear box fitted on vessel other than that stated in section 7.1,
documentation provided by manufacturer indicating that the main engines are of
marine type is sufficient.
7.5 Auxiliary engine(s) on new mechanically propelled vessel shall be ‘marine type’;
auxiliary engine(s) on existing mechanically propelled vessel shall also be ‘marine
type’ if they are being replaced/renewed.
7.6. Any engine fitted on a vessel shall be properly maintained at all time free from dark
smoke emission. In this regard, during the final inspection for initial and periodic
survey, engine performance condition check would include smoke emission test using
Ringelmann Chart. Shade 2 of the Ringelmann Chart and a continuous period of 3
minutes are the upper limits. The emission beyond this limit is considered as a
contravention of the law.
7.7 Any vessel if found or reported emitting excessive dark smoke, owners would be
requested to present vessel’s engine(s) for special inspection and smoke test to ensure
compliance. Any non-compliance will be pursued in accordance with relevant
legislation requirement.
7.8 If replacement of main engine, generator set, etc. are required, owner shall refer to the
requirements as indicated in Annex I-5A, I-5B and I-5C.
8 Engine Fittings
8.1 Main engine and generator engine shall be provided with effective means of control
and indication.
8.2 If remote control of main engine is provided from the wheelhouse, local control shall
also be provided at engine side.
< 8.3 Emergency stopping device for main engine shall be provided in wheelhouse. >
8.4 Main engine installed on any

(a) <oil tanker carrying cargo oil having a flash point not exceeding 60oC (closed
cup test)>;
(b) <dangerous goods carrier>;
(c) <noxious liquid substances carrier>;
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(d) <tug>; or
(e) <Category A vessel that may ply beyond Hong Kong waters>
shall be provided with means of protection due to engine faults as follows:
Means of Protection
Engine Fault Audible and Visible
Automatic Shut-off
Warning Alarm
Lubrication oil low pressure 
Cooling water high temperature 
Overspeed  
8.5 The control for re-setting of main engine shall be fitted at the helmsman's position.
8.6 Engine with cylinder diameter greater than 200 mm or a crankcase volume greater than
0.6 m3 shall be provided with crankcase explosion relief valves of approved type. Other
engines of smaller size shall be fitted with crankcase venting pipe leading to the open
deck.
8.7 The engine's exhaust pipe shall be lagged with heat-resistant material unless it is served
by a water cooling system. A silencer or expansion chamber shall be fitted on the exhaust
pipe.
9 Propeller Shafting
9.1 The diameter of propeller shaft shall meet the minimum requirements of the classification
society rules. The owner and/or builder of vessel are suggested to consider an allowance
for wear down of the shaft. Repair by machining to eliminate defects of the shaft may be
permitted, provided the minimum diameter as required by the classification society rules
is maintained.
9.2 Propeller shaft and its coupling shall be physically tested and certificated as follows:
Shaft
Type of Diameter  75 mm  75 mm
Vessel
As stated in section 7.1 MD/CS manufacturer
Others manufacturer manufacturer
MD : Marine Department
CS : classification society
9.3 Propulsion systems including shafting of non-conventional type may be accepted if that
are of the types approved by classification society.
10 Engine Room
10.1 Engine room shall be so designed as to provide safe and free access to all machinery and
its controls as well as to any other parts which may require servicing.
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10.2 Adequate ventilation shall be provided in the engine room of mechanically propelled
vessel. If only natural ventilation is provided, at least two cowl ventilators of adequate
size shall be fitted. One of the cowl vents shall be led well down into the space to vent
out the accumulated vapour in the lower part of the space. Ventilation trunk if passing
through other compartments shall be of watertight or gastight construction and
structurally protected Note 1, as appropriate. The ventilator shall be fitted with a fire
damper or other means of closing. If a fire damper is fitted, an indicator shall be provided
to show whether the damper is in the open or close position. The fire damper may be of
manual type and the indicator which could be in written form or other physical means,
and be installed locally in the vicinity of fire damper.
10.3 If the vessel is constructed of wooden or GRP of non-oil resistant material, a suitable
metal tray which can readily be cleaned shall be fitted under the engine to protect the
bilges against saturation by oil.
10.4 Two means of escape including suitable ladders and exits shall be provided for the engine
room. One of these means of escape may be waived with regard to the size and
disposition of the space. Any vessel permitted to be operated by combined coxswain and
engine operator (Ch. XII/3 refers) and of length less than 24 metres, one means of escape
can be waived.
If such means of escape is led to passenger space, it shall be clear of any seating.
10.5 Every machinery spaces must be at all times kept clean and free from unnecessary
combustible materials and that waste oil is not allowed to accumulate in the bilges.
11 Nature of Fuel
Except otherwise permitted by the Director, marine fuel oil of flash point of less than
60oC (closed cup test) must not be used for engine.
12 Tanks
12.1 The arrangements for filling fuel tanks shall be such that oil will not spill or overflow
into any compartment of the vessel. Woodwork surrounding the deck filling mouth shall
be covered with metal piece. No loose can/barrel of fuel oil shall be carried on board.
12.2 Fuel tanks shall be substantially constructed of suitable material and securely fixed in
position. The tanks and their connections shall be tested per the requirements of Annex
M/3.1.
12.3.1 The materials for water tank of water boats shall be of steel, aluminum or glass
reinforced fibre (GRP) subject to:
(a) the tanks are watertight;
(b) the tanks do not affect the stability, structure and safety of the vessel;
(c) the shell of water tank shall not be formed as any part of ship hull unless the ship
hull is constructed of steel or aluminum;
Note1
Applicable to a vessel which is when the reference to “the commencement date” of the Survey
Regulation in the definition of “new vessel” under section 2 of the Survey Regulation is substituted
by “3 March 2017”.
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(d) the physical construction and installation of the water tank, fittings and piping are
up to the Director’s satisfaction;
(e) the tank coating/paint used shall not cause any health and hygiene risk; and
(f) the requirements from other Department (if any) shall be fulfilled.
12.3.2 If water boat requires ballasting; detail information, drawing and calculation of the ballast
tank and ballast system shall be prior approved by the Director.
13 Pumping and Piping Arrangement
13.1 All fuel oil tank, lubrication oil tank and spaces where flammable gas may collect shall
be fitted with venting pipes leading to the weather deck. The open end of any oil tank's
venting pipe shall be fitted with properly secured metallic wire-gauze.
13.2 Safe and efficient means of ascertaining the amount of fuel oil in any oil tank shall be
provided. For sounding pipes, their upper ends shall terminate in safe positions and be
fitted with suitable means of closure. Any transparent level gauge shall be of robust
construction and of a type acceptable to the Department and fitted with automatic closing
valves at both ends. Other means of proven design may be allowed subject to any failure
or overfilling of the tank will not permit release of oil from it. Filling pipes shall have
suitable screwed cap.
13.3 Fuel oil pipes, their valves and fittings shall be of copper, steel or other equivalent
material. Where necessary flexible pipes may be allowed provided such pipes and their
end attachments are of adequate strength, made of approved fire-resistant materials or
design, to the satisfaction of the surveyor. Pipe joints in general are to be readily
accessible. Fuel tank outlet valves shall be readily closed from a position outside the
space where the tank is situated. An automatic closing drain valve shall be fitted at a
lower position of fuel oil tank.
13.4 Oil pipes, water pipes and engine exhaust pipes shall generally not be fitted above and
close to electrical distribution board, switchboard, etc. or any hot surface. Shall it be
unavoidable, suitable protection shall be provided. Oil pipes shall not be led through any
fresh water tank.
13.5 A suitable metal tray for collection of leaking oil shall be fitted under each valve of oil
tanks and filters.
13.6 Independently driven fuel oil pump shall be provided with -

(a) a suitable relief valve at discharge side of the pump;
(b) a means of stop outside of the space where the pump is situated.
14 Bilge Pumping Arrangement
14.1 Every vessel shall be provided with a bilge pumping system for pumping out bilge water
from any compartment other than oil tanks and water tanks appropriate to the size of
vessel as given by classification society rules.
14.2 A screw-down non-return valve shall be fitted at the following positions in the bilge line:
(a) bilge valve distribution chests;
(b) direct bilge suction; and
(c) bilge pump connections to main bilge line.
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14.3 Bilge pipes shall not be led through any fresh water tank. Bilges pipes, if pass through
fuel oil, ballast or double bottom tanks, shall be of heavy gauge steel construction.
14.4 Any bilge pipe piercing collision bulkhead shall be fitted with a positive means of closing
at the bulkhead with remote control from the working deck with an indicator showing the
position of the valve provided that, if the valve is fitted on the after side of the bulkhead
and is readily accessible under all service conditions, the remote control may be
dispensed with.
15 Compressed Air System
15.1 Suitable pressure-relief arrangements shall be provided to prevent excess pressure in any
part of the compressed air systems.
15.2 The starting air arrangements for main engine of a cylinder diameter exceeding 300 mm
shall be adequately protected against the effects of back firing and internal explosion in
the starting air pipes.
15.3 The discharge pipes from starting air compressor shall be led directly to the starting air
receiver. Starting air pipes from air receivers serving main or generator engines shall be
entirely separate from other services.
15.4 Provision shall be made to avoid or minimize the entry of oil into the air pressure systems
and to drain the oil from the systems.
15.5 (a) Construction of air receivers shall meet the standard of a maritime
administration's national standard or a classification society, and be subject to the
approval of the Director. The air receivers are classified according to the
following table (Note: The highest class prevails if there are different classes worked
out from P, S and T):
Class I Class II Class III

P > 39.2 39.2  P  17.2 P < 17.2
or S > 38 or 38  S  16 or S < 16
or T > 350 or 350  T  150 or T < 150
where P = maximum design or working pressure (bar)

S = shell thickness (mm)
T = working temperature (oC)
(b) Air receivers fitted on new vessel Note 1 shall be built under the survey of one of the
abovementioned maritime institutions, and issued with appropriate certificates.
(c) Each air receiver shall be provided with the following fittings:
(i) Stop valve and pressure gauge
(ii) Drain valve
Note 1
by “3 March 2017”.
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(iii) Safety valve
(d) The following information shall be submitted in duplicate for approval:

(i) Air receiver construction (including details of welded connections,
attachments, dimensions and supports etc.)
(ii) Construction of pressure parts (cylindrical shell, end plates, etc.)
(iii) Arrangement of mountings and fittings
(iv) Mechanical properties of material
(v) Test pressure.
15.6 Every air receiver shall be tested at pressure according to the following table:
Maximum Working
Type of Construction Test Pressure
Pressure (MWP)
Riveted or Fusion welded MWP ≤ 7 bar 2 × MWP
Riveted 7 bar< MWP ≤ 20 bar 1.5 × MWP + 3.5
Riveted MWP> 20 bar MWP + 14
Fusion welded MWP> 7 bar 1.5 × MWP + 3.5
16 Anchors, Cables and Windlass
16.1 The sizes of chain cables and anchors shall be in accordance with classification society
rule requirements prescribed for vessels operating in sheltered waters. Where ropes are
proposed instead of chain cables, the ropes sizes and strengths shall be equivalent to that
of chain cables.
16.2 A windlass for recovering the cables and anchors is recommended.
17 Steering System
17.1 Every motored vessel shall be provided with a main steering gear and an emergency
means for actuating the rudder. The main steering gear shall be capable of turning the
rudder over from 35o on either side to 30o on the other side in not more than 28 seconds,
at vessel's maximum service speed. The emergency means may be of powered or
manually operated.
17.2 Pressure relief valve shall be fitted at the hydraulic line.
17.3 The position of rudder, if power operated, shall be indicated in the wheelhouse. The
rudder angle indication for power-operated steering gear shall be independent of the
steering gear control system.
17.4 Material tests for rudder stocks shall be carried out as that for propeller shafts. Rudder
stock assembly shall be enclosed with efficient watertight glands and packing. Suitable
stopping devices are to be provided for the rudder to prevent it from excessive angular
motion and vertical jumping.
17.5 The steering system of vessels of the type stated in Ch. I/4.2 shall comply with the
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relevant requirements specified in Ch. XI.
18 Wheelhouse - Engine Room Communication
18.1 On any vessel with manned engine rooms, a suitable system of communication between
wheelhouse and engine room shall be provided.
18.2 Any vessel with length or propulsion power as indicated below, operating in unattended
machinery spaces mode shall be provided with the following installation in the proximity
of the position of helmsman:
(a) Vessel of L ≤ 37 m or total propulsion power ≤ 1500 kW (2,010HP)
(i) for main engine-

(1) means of start, stop and control of speed
(2) control of gearbox or clutch
(3) lubricating oil pressure gauges
(4) < lubricating oil low pressure alarm>
(5) cooling water pressure gauges (if fitted on the engine)
(6) cooling water temperature gauges
(7) < cooling water high temperature alarm>
(8) exhaust temperature gauges (if fitted on the engine)
(9) a fixed fire detection (operated by fire detectors) and fire alarm
system for engine room. (For the purpose of “combined coxswain”
operation, vessels of length less than 12 m, except those operating
beyond waters of Hong Kong or “high risk” type, if regular
surveillance (such as through tale-tell pipe or transparent glass
view-hole fittings etc.) can be exercised from outside engine room
or control station by the coxswain or a crewmember, these
requirements can be waived).
(ii) for generator engine-
means to stop
(iii) for bilge water in engine room-
high level audible alarm.
(b) Vessel with length L >37 m or total propulsion power> 1500 kW(2010HP) would
be specially considered.
19 Installation for Prevention of Oil Pollution
19.1 In accordance with Schedule 7 of Survey Regulation, vessels to which the requirements
of Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations (Cap 413A) applicable,
are reproduced in the following table:
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Category of
A B
vessel
Type of vessel with Main No Main with Main No Main
Propulsion
Gross Tonnage Gross Tonnage Gross Tonnage Gross Tonnage
Class II Vessel
Dangerous Goods Carrier 80 - 400 -
Dredger 80 - - -
Dry Cargo Vessel 80 - 400 -
Edible Oil Carrier 80 - - -
Floating Dock - 80 - -
Floating Workshop
(including Repair Pontoon, 80 80 80 80
Welding Barge)
Noxious Liquid Substance
80 - - -
Carrier
Oil Carrier any tonnage any tonnage - -
Pilot Boat 80 - 400 -
Special Purpose Vessel 80 - - -
Transportation Boat 80 - - -
Transportation Sampan - - 400 -
Tug 80 - - -
Water Boat 80 - 400 -
Work Boat 80 80 80 80
19.2 The installation and documentation required on board, and information required to
submit for approval are detailed in the following table:
Oil Carrier (incl. Vessels other

Type of Vessel Sludge Oil Carrier) than Oil Carrier
Gross Tonnage (GT) GT<150 GT150 80≤GT<400 GT400
Required Installation (a),(b),(c), (a),(b),

(c),(f),(n) (c),(f)
and Documentation (d),(e),(n) (c),(d),(e)
Information (i),(k), (g),(h),(j),(k),
(i) (g),(h),(j)
to be submitted (l),(m) (l),(m),(o)
Legend
(a) An approved type oily water separator designed to produce effluent not more than 15
ppm of oil.
(b) Tank (sludge tank) for oil residue in engine room.
The minimum sludge tank capacity (V1) shall be determined by the following formula:
V1 = 0.005CD (m3)
where
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C = daily fuel oil consumption (m3); and
D = maximum no. of days when sludge can be discharged ashore.
Oil residue (sludge) may be disposed of directly from the oil residue (sludge) tank(s)
through the standard discharge connection, or any other approved means of disposal. The
oil residue (sludge) tank(s) shall be provided with a designated pump for disposal that is
capable of taking suction from the oil residue (sludge) tank(s); and shall have no
discharge connections to the bilge system, oily bilge water holding tank(s), tank top or
oily water separators except that the tank(s) may be fitted with drains, with manually
operated self-closing valves and arrangements for subsequent visual monitoring of the
settled water, that lead to an oily bilge water holding tank or bilge well, or an alternative
arrangement, provided such arrangement does not connect directly to the bilge piping
system.
(c) Standard discharge connection.
(d) For oil carrier (including sludge oil carrier) 150 GRT or vessels other than oil carrier
400 GRT, Hong Kong Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate and Supplement
issued/endorsed by the Director or International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate and
Supplement issued/endorsed by a classification society.
(e) Oil record book (Part I and Part II); Vessels other than oil carriers require Part I.
(f) Bilge water holding tank.
The minimum capacity (V) of the tank is to be determined by the following formula:
V = 0.9 P + 50 litres
where P = total horsepower of main engine(s), in kW.
The above formula is for an interval of discharge of 18 hours. For alternate intervals of
discharge, the capacity shall be adjusted accordingly.
(g) Installation plans for oily-water separator consist of:
(i) piping arrangements, and
(ii) wiring diagram of electrical installation.
(h) Sludge tank and discharge arrangement plans include:
(i) construction, size and location of sludge tank; and
(ii) piping diagram of sludge tank from machinery spaces to reception facility via
standard discharge connection.
(i) Bilge water holding tank and discharge arrangement plans include:
(i) construction, size and location of bilge holding tank; and
(ii) piping diagram of bilge water holding tank from machinery spaces to reception
facility via standard discharge connection.
(j) Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan (not required for sludge oil carriers).
(k) Cargo oil pump room bilge pumping arrangements.
(l) Brief description of scheme for cleaning cargo oil tanks.
(m) Damage stability calculations.
(n) Stability instrument (Ch. IV/11 refers)
(o) STS operation plan (applicable to tankers engaged in the transfer of oil cargo at sea)
19.3 Vessels shall maintain a valid certificate relevant to prevention of oil pollution as
required by Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations (Cap 413 sub.
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leg A) for the intended purpose of the vessel.
19.4 Provisions for discharge prohibition for oil pollution prevention as stipulated in Cap 313,
Cap 413 and Cap 548 must be complied with for all vessels, including those vessels not
mandatory required to provide with the physical arrangements/ equipment/document on
board as indicated in sections 19.1 and 19.2.
20 Pollution Prevention for Vessels carrying Noxious Liquid Substances in bulk

Every vessel carrying noxious liquid substance, including unassessed liquid substances,
in bulk shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Control of
Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations, Cap 413B and maintain a
valid certificate as appropriate for the intended purpose of the vessel.
PART 4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
21 Electrical Power Source

21.1 Nominal voltage of electrical system is recommended to be 380V for generation and
power circuits, 220V for lighting and distribution circuits and 24V D.C. for low voltage
circuits.
21.2 The hull return system shall not be used for power or lighting.
21.3 An earthed distribution system shall not be used on an oil carrier carrying petroleum
products or other types of vessel with flammable cargo.
21.4 Where electrical power constitutes the only means of driving the lubrication oil pump and
cooling water pump for the main engine, a main source of electrical power shall be
provided which shall include at least two generating sets, one of which shall be driven by
internal combustion engine.
21.5 The vessel’s emergency lighting, fixed fire extinguishing system, fire detection and alarm
system, public address system; and navigation lights for vessels of length exceeding 24
metres shall be provided with emergency power supply of sufficient capacity.
21.6 For vessels built on or after 29 November 2014 the emergency source of power shall not
be located below the full-load waterline of the vessel.
21.7 Ventilation fans serving machinery or cargo spaces, engines' oil fuel pumps and other
similar oil pumps shall be capable to be stopped outside of the space where the appliance
is situated.
21.8 Each navigation light shall be connected separately to the distribution board served for
this purpose.
<21.9 In every electric or electro-hydraulic power steering gear system on vessel:
(a) the steering gear shall have two independent sets of supply cables connecting
direct to main switchboard;
(b) the supply circuits of steering gear control system shall be provided with short
circuit protection only;
(c) the steering gear motors shall have an overload alarm instead of overload
protection. The short circuit protection shall be not less than twice the total rated
current of the motor in the circuit protected.
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This subsection is not applicable to vessels fitted with a separate power-operated means
of steering.>
22 Precautions against Shock, Fire and Other Hazards of Electrical Origin

22.1 (a) Exposed permanently fixed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which
are not intended to be "live", but which are liable under fault conditions to
become "live" shall be earthed unless they are supplied at a voltage not exceeding
50 volts.
(b) Electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that it shall not cause
injury to person when handled or touched in the normal manner.
22.2 Main and emergency switchboards shall be so arranged as to give easy access as may be
needed to apparatus and equipment, without danger to attendants. The sides and backs
and, where necessary, the fronts of switchboards, shall be suitably guarded. Exposed
"live" parts having voltages exceeding 50 volts shall not be installed on the front of such
switchboards. There shall be non-conducting mats or gratings at the front and rear, where
necessary.
22.3 The distribution system if exceeds 50V, whether primary or secondary, for power or
lighting, with no connection to earth is used, a device capable of monitoring the
insulation level to earth shall be provided.
22.4 (a) The voltage rating of any cable shall not be less than the nominal voltage.
(b) Every conductor of a cable, flexible cable or flexible cord shall be capable of
carrying the maximum current which will normally flow through it without
exceeding the appropriate current rating as specified by manufacturer of the cable.
(c) Cable runs shall be selected so as to avoid action from condensed moisture or drip.
Cables shall, as far as possible, be remote from sources of heat, such as hot pipes,
resistors, etc.
(d) Cables shall be prevented from mechanical damage. When necessary cables shall
be enclosed in suitable conduits or casings, or armoured cables shall be used.
22.5 (a) Circuits shall be protected against short circuit and overload.
(b) The current rating of circuit breaker shall not exceed the current rating of the
smallest size of cable in the circuit protected by the circuit breaker.
22.6 Lighting fittings shall be arranged to prevent temperature rises which could damage the
wiring and to prevent surrounding material from becoming excessively hot.
22.7 In spaces where flammable gas mixtures are liable to collect and in any compartment
assigned principally to the containment of an accumulator battery, the electrical fittings
shall be of explosionproof type.
22.8 (a) The housing of accumulator batteries shall be properly stowed in a locker which
shall be well ventilated.
(b) Accumulator batteries shall not be located in the crew or passenger spaces.
<22.9 A lightning conductor is recommended to be fitted for a vessel which hull or mast is
constructed of nonconductive materials. The lightning conductor might be connected to
a copper plate fixed to the vessel's hull well below the lightship waterline. >
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22.10 When any work to be carried out on electrical appliances a signboard showing “Work in
Progress” shall be displayed at prominent position of the electrical panel to prohibit
anyone from operating the panel.
PART 5 REFRIGERATION INSTALLATION
23 Refrigerating Chamber and Refrigerating Machinery

23.1 Refrigerating Chamber
23.1.1 The insulation layer shall be intact and properly fixed.
23.1.2 Effective drainage arrangement shall be provided for the refrigerating chamber and
evaporator.
23.1.3 All accessories of the system including the thermometer, pressure gauge shall be properly
maintained to indicate the correct parameters.
23.1.4 Door alarm or manual call point, if provided, shall be properly maintained and routine
testing is necessary to ensure their correct functioning.
23.1.5 The chamber shall be well lit and evaporator fan, if provided, shall be fitted with
protective guard.
23.2 Refrigerating Machinery
23.2.1 All the accessories including the thermometer, pressure gauge, relief valve, liquid
indicator shall be properly maintained.
23.2.2 The relief valves and bursting disc shall not be blanked and damaged. Blow test would be
required if the stamp seal has been damaged.
23.2.3 The high pressure (discharge) and low pressure (suction) cut-out of the refrigerating
compressor shall be properly maintained. Periodic testing is necessary to ensure their
normal functioning.
23.2.4 Insulation resistance of the electrical supply of the system shall not be less than 1 mega
ohms.
23.2.5 Safety protective device of switchgear shall be properly maintained and tested to ensure
their normal functioning.
23.2.6 Control and safety cut-out of the system shall be properly maintained and tested to ensure
their normal functioning.
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CHAPTER III B
HULL CONSTRUCTION, MACHINERY, ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
AND FITTINGS - CATEGORY B VESSEL
PART 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(1) Dumb lighter, hopper barge and any vessel required to possess a Hong Kong Load
Line Certificate or a Freeboard Assignment Certificate; shall be designed and built
to the requirements of the relevant rules and regulations as listed at Annex A, having
regard the size, construction material and operational services of the vessel. Such
rules and regulations shall be complied with in its entirety. However in the case of
any inconsistency between this Code and the requirements of the classification
society rules, this Code shall be complied with.
(2) Suitable means or device shall be provided to machinery, equipment, lifting gear and
winch, etc. so as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board. Special
attention shall be paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other potential dangers.
PART 2 HULL CONSTRUCTION

1 Hull and Bulkheads
1.1 Any motor vessel shall be fitted with:
< (a) a collision bulkhead (for vessels of other than wooden vessels and of length (L)
exceeding 8 m); >
(b) engine room fore bulkhead; and
(c) engine room aft bulkhead, unless the machinery space is situated at aft end of the
vessel.
1.2 For vessels of other than wooden construction, the bulkheads shall be of watertight
construction. Bulkheads in vessels of wooden construction shall be as far as practicable of
watertight construction. Openings fitted on bulkhead for the passing of pipes, cables, etc.
shall be accordingly constructed.
1.3 < Access opening fitted in a watertight bulkhead shall be equipped with effective watertight
closing appliance. No opening is to be fitted in collision bulkhead on vessels other than
wooden construction. >
2 Closing Appliances, Freeing Ports

2.1 The air pipes, ventilators, cargo hatchways, small hatchways, manholes and doors which are
leading to a space below main deck shall be fitted with weathertight closing appliance and
have a minimum coaming height of 230 or <300> mm on any -
(a) vessel of other than wooden vessel not in possession of a Freeboard Assignment
Certificate; or
< (b) wooden vessel plying beyond Hong Kong waters >
2.2 No coaming is required for watertight manholes.
2.3 If bulwark is fitted at the shipside on vessels operating outside the Specified Sheltered
Waters, freeing ports shall be provided in both sides of the bulwark with the minimum
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aggregate area (in m2) indicated in the following table. For vessels operating beyond Hong
Kong Waters, the aggregate area shall be twice of that indicated in the tables.
Length (L) (m) Aggregate Freeing Port Area (m2)
L ≦ 12 0.0115 L
12 < L < 24 (0.00146 L-0.006) L
L ≧ 24 0.029 L
3 Protection of Passengers and Crew

Ch.IIIA/4 refer.
4 Flooring
Ch.IIIA/5 refers.
5 Marking of Hull
5.1 For vessels of all kinds of construction, Ch.IIIA/6.1 refers.
<5.2 Every vessel assigned with a freeboard in compliance with requirement of Ch.IV/1.1 shall
provide with draft marks per requirements of Ch.III A/6.3>.
PART 3 MACHINERY INSTALLATION
6 Main Engine and Engine Fitting

The engine's exhaust pipe shall be lagged with heat-resistant material unless it is served by a
water cooling system. A silencer or expansion chamber shall be fitted on the exhaust pipe.
<Main engine crankcase shall be fitted with venting pipe leading to the open deck>.
7 Engine Room
7.1 Adequate ventilation shall be provided in engine room of mechanically propelled vessel. If
only natural ventilation is provided, at least two cowl ventilators of adequate size shall be
fitted.
7.2 If the vessel is of wooden construction or GRP of non-oil resistant material, a metal tray,
which can readily be cleaned, shall be fitted under the engine to protect the bilges against
saturation by oil.
7.3 Every machinery spaces shall be at all times kept clean and free from unnecessary
combustible materials and that waste oil is not allowed to accumulate in the bilges.
8 Nature of Fuel
Ch.IIIA/11 refers.
9 Tanks
9.1 The arrangements for filling fuel tanks are to be such that oil will not spill or overflow into
any compartment of the vessel. Woodwork surrounding deck-filling mouth shall be covered
with sheet metal. No loose can/barrel of fuel oil is to be carried on board.
9.2 Fuel tanks shall be substantially constructed of suitable material and securely fixed in
position.
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9.3.1 The materials for water tank of water boats shall be of steel, aluminum or glass reinforced
fibre (GRP) subject to:
(a) the tanks are watertight;
(b) the tanks do not affect the stability, structure and safety of the vessel;
(c) the shell of water tank shall not be formed as any part of ship hull unless the ship
hull is constructed of steel or aluminum;
(d) the physical construction and installation of the water tank, fittings and piping are up
to the Director’s satisfaction;
(e) the tank coating / paint used shall not cause any health and hygiene risk; and
(f) the requirements from other Department (if any) shall be fulfilled.
9.3.2 If water boat requires ballasting, detail information, drawing and calculation of the ballast
tank and ballast system shall be prior approved by the Director.
10 Pumping and Piping Arrangement

Ch.IIIA/13 refers.
11 Bilge Pumping Arrangement

A hand or electrical operated bilge pump of sufficient capacity shall be fitted for pumping
out water in the bilge. On dumb lighters, a portable type submerged pump is accepted for the
purpose.
12 Compressed Air System

Ch.IIIA/15 refers.
13 Wheelhouse - Engine room Communication

Ch.IIIA/18 refers
Note
For the purpose of “combined coxswain” operation, any existing vessel of length less than
24m, total power not more than 750 kW (1,000 HP), and operating within waters of Hong
Kong, fittings of a fixed fire detection (operated by smoke detectors) and fire alarm system
for engine room can be waived, provided regular surveillance (such as through tale-tell pipe
or transparent glass view-hole fittings etc.) can be exercised from outside engine room or
control station by the coxswain or a crewmember.
14 Installation for Prevention of Oil Pollution

Ch.IIIA/19 refers.
15 Electrical Installations
Ch.IIIA/Part 4 refers.
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CHAPTER IV
FREEBOARD AND STABILITY
1 Freeboard Assignment, Certification, Intact Stability

1.1 The freeboard assignment, certification and intact stability requirements for a vessel shall
be according to the following table, unless an International Load Line Certificate has
been issued to the vessel:
Vessel Type and

Length (L) L  24 m L < 24 m
Plying Limits Freeboard, Intact Freeboard, Intact
Requirement Certification Stability Certification Stability
Class II Vessel
Dangerous Goods Carrier )
Noxious Liquid Substance )
Carrier )
Oil Carrier )
Motor
HKW HKLLC IMO FAC IMO
-
RTL HKLLC IMO not permitted
Dumb
HKW FAC IMO FAC IMO
RTL FAC IMO not permitted -
Motor )
Category A Dry Cargo Vessel )
Dredger )
Edible Oil Carrier )
< GM  0.3m
HKW HKLLC IMO FAC (*1) >
RTL HKLLC IMO not not

permitted permitted
Category A Water Boat HKLLC IMO FAC GM  0.3m (*1)

FAC
Category B Water Boat HKLLC (RTL not
permitted)
Category B Dry Cargo Vessel
HKW FAC GM 0.3m (*1) FAC GM 0.3m (*1)
not not
RTL HKLLC IMO
permitted permitted
Dumb Lighter
(incl. Flat Top Cargo Barge)
HKW FAC H Wt FAC H Wt
RTL (*2) FAC H Wt not permitted -
Dumb Edible Oil Carrier

HKW FAC IMO FAC IMO
RTL (*2) FAC IMO not permitted --
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Vessel Type and
Length (L) L  24 m L < 24 m
Plying Limits Freeboard, Intact Freeboard, Intact
Requirement Certification Stability Certification Stability
Hopper Barge
HKW FAC Spill FAC Spill
RTL (*2) FAC Spill not permitted --
Tug
HKW ) Tow Tow
L&FV L&FV
RTL ) + IMO + IMO
Category A Transportation
Boat, )
Pilot Boat, ) L&FV IMO L&FV IMO
Category A Work Boat Note1 )
operating solely within HKW
Floating Dock
HKLLC (*3)
operating solely within HKW
Crane Barge
CB FB H Wt CB FB H Wt
operating solely within HKW (*2)
Legend
HKW = waters of Hong Kong
RTL = river trade limits
Remark
*1 To be determined by a rolling period test (Annex E, Part 2 refers) in the anticipated worst
loading condition.
*2 Operate in favourable weather conditions only.
*3 Requirements in respect of stability of floating docks contained in one of the rules and
regulations listed in Annex A.
Legend
1.2 Freeboard Requirements
L&FV A freeboard assigned appropriate to the length of vessel according to the
following table:
Length (L) (m) L≤6 L = 19 L  50
Freeboard (mm) 380 760 1100
Freeboard of intermediate length shall be obtained by interpolation.

HKLLC The freeboard assignment and stability requirements shall be in accordance
with Merchant Shipping (Safety)(Load Line) Regulations 1991, and the
amended.
Upon the prescribed requirements are complied with the vessel shall be
issued with a Hong Kong Load Line Certificate.
Note1
by “17 February 2017”.
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FAC Assignment of following minimum freeboard, appropriate to the length of
vessel (L) as follows -
Freeboard (mm) (*1)

Vessel length
(L)(m) Hopper barge (*2) and
Other vessels
oil carrier (*3)
L ≤ 30 380 530
L ≤ 40 500 650
L ≤ 50 660 710
L ≤ 60 850 1000
L ≤ 70 1080 1230
L ≤ 80 1330 1480
L ≤ 90 1600 1750
Freeboard of intermediate lengths shall be obtained by interpolation.

Notes:
(*1) Where the height of coaming for openings leading to below deck space is
less than 600 mm, the above freeboard shall be increased by 12.5 mm for
each 25 mm that is below 600 mm in height. The coaming height shall in no
case be less than 300 mm.
(*2) Vessels with bottom door which can be opened to the sea.
(*3) This includes vessels having cargo tanks with small openings closed by steel
watertight cover.
Freeboard marks shall be marked in accordance with Annex B of this code.
Upon the prescribed requirements are complied with the vessel shall be
issued with a Freeboard Assignment Certificate.
CB FB For crane barge, the freeboard fore and aft throughout the lifting operations
(whether with or without counter ballasting capability) shall not be less than
0.5 m.
1.3 Intact stability requirements in all probable loading conditions of vessel
GM 0.3m the initial transverse metacentric height (GMT) shall not be less than 300
mm.
IMO IMO Recommended Stability Criteria
(1) the initial GMT shall not be less than 0.15 metres
(2) the area under the curve of the righting levers (GZ curves) shall not
be less than:-
(i) 0.055 m-rad up to an angle of 30o;
(ii) 0.090 m-rad up to an angle of either 40o or the angle at which the
lower edges of any openings in the hull, superstructures or
deckhouses, being openings which cannot be closed weathertight,
are immersed if that angle be less;
(iii) 0.030 m-rad between the angles of heel of 30o and 40o or such
referred to in ii) above;
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(3) the righting lever (GZ) shall be at least 0.20 metres at an angle of heel
equal to or greater than 30o; and
(4) the maximum righting lever (GZmax) shall occur at an angle of heel not
less than 25o but preferably over 30o.
Vessels of the type stated in Ch. I/4.2 shall comply with the relevant
requirements specified in Chapter XI.
Tow Towing Stability
A vessel permitted to tow shall conform to one of the following criterion:
(1) Rec. No. 24 published by International Association of Classification
Societies (IACS); or
(2) Requirements in respect of stability of towing vessels contained in one
of the rules and regulations listed in Annex A, appropriate for vessel’s
intended plying limits and operations.
Spill Spill out' Method

Requirements in respect of stability of dredgers contained in one of the rules and
regulations listed in Annex A, appropriate for vessel’s intended plying limits and
operations.
H Wt Stability when lifting and/or carrying containers

(a) A vessel equipped with lifting appliances to lift cargo or other heavy
objects, during lifting operations if a maximum heeling moment due to the
total hook load(s) is equal to or greater than -
0.21  △  GMT  F / B (m-t)
where
△ = displacement (tonnes)
GMT = metacentric height (m)
F = freeboard (m)
B = maximum breadth (m)
(Note: the values of △, GMT and F shall be taken at the condition the
vessel has the maximum hook load)
is expected, shall comply with the criteria prescribed in Annex D; or

requirements in respect of stability of heavy lifting contained in one of the rules
and regulations listed in Annex A, appropriate for vessel’s intended plying limits
and operations.
The operation of lifting very heavy loads shall be carried out only in favourable
weather conditions.
(b) A dumb lighter shall have a GMT of not less than 300 mm when carrying
containers onboard.
1.4 Determination of minimum freeboard
A vessel shall meet the relevant stability criteria for the draught corresponding to the
freeboard assigned.
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1.5 Equivalent freeboard and stability criteria
Where it is not practical for any particular vessel, due to its geometric characteristics (e.g.
the ratio of beam / depth is exceeding 2.5) or operating condition, to fully comply with the
stipulated freeboard or stability criteria, the Department may permit the application of
equivalent criteria which are at least as effective as that so specified.
2 Damage Stability
2.1 Every oil carrier or noxious liquid substance carrier shall meet the maximum compartment
length and damage stability criteria prescribed in the relevant prevention of pollution
regulations.
3 Inclining Test
3.1 With the exception of a vessel which stability is to be determined by a rolling period test,
every vessel which stability information is required as stated in section 1 shall be inclined to
confirm the vessel's displacement, vertical centre of gravity (VCG) and longitudinal centre
of gravity (LCG) in lightship condition when on completion or close to completion of
construction (new vessels) or modification (existing vessels). Inclining test report shall be
submitted for approval.
3.2 Dispensation with conducting an inclining test may be given to -
(a) a vessel being similar in all respects to the sister ship for which a satisfactory
inclining experiment report is available; and having been carried out a lightweight
survey (see section 4 below) the result of which indicates that the deviations from –
(i) lightship displacement is not exceeding 2% for ships of L≤50 m; 1% for ships
of L>160 m (for intermediate L, by linear interpolation), and
(ii) lightship LCG is not exceeding 0.5% L.
(b) a vessel in which an accurate result cannot be obtained due to the particular design of
hull form (e.g. a dumb lighter with extreme beam or multi-hulled vessel), provided a
detailed assessment of vessel's displacement and VCG in lightship condition to be
submitted.
(c) the addition/replacement of engine(s) and/or minor modification, Annex I-5C refers.
4 Lightweight Survey
4.1 A lightweight survey report including the calculation of the lightship displacement and LCG
of the vessel shall be submitted for approval.
4.2 If the results of the lightweight survey are found not acceptable, an inclining test shall be
conducted.
5 Determination of Deadweight and Its Effects

5.1 The deadweight shall comprise the following items:
(a) full number of passengers and crew;
(b) full load of cargo;
(c) fuel tanks (96% full) and fresh water tanks (100% full); and
(d) consumable stores.
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5.2 The following information shall be used for the consideration of the effects of passenger and
crew weight:
(a) the distribution of passengers is 4 persons per square metre;
(b) each person has a mass of 68 kg or <75 kg>;
(c) VCG of seated persons is 0.3 m above seat;
(d) VCG of standing persons is 1.0 m above deck;
(e) persons and luggage shall be considered to be in the space normally at their disposal.
6 Stability Information Booklet

6.1 After inclining test or lightweight survey, a stability information booklet (for each vessel)
shall be submitted to the authority, person or organisation specified under Ch. II/2.1 or 2.2
for approval.
6.2 The booklet shall include the vessel's following particulars:
(a) vessel’s name, principal dimensions, fully loaded displacement;
(b) general arrangement showing names of all compartments, tanks, machinery spaces,
storerooms, crew and passenger accommodation spaces;
(c) the capacity and the VCG and LCG of every compartment available for the carriage
of cargo, fuel, water, water ballast, etc.;
(d) the effect on stability of free surface in each tank in which liquids may be carried;
(e) the estimated total weight of (i) passengers and their effects and (ii) crew and their
effects, and the VCG and LCG of each such total weight. In assessing such centres of
gravity passengers and crew shall be assumed to be distributed about the ship in the
spaces they will normally occupy, including the highest decks to which either or both
have access.
(f) the estimated weight and the disposition and centre of gravity of deck cargo;
(g) hydrostatic particulars, cross curves particulars;
(h) calculation of loading and righting levers (GZ) curves of -
(i) light condition,
(ii) fully loaded (to the assigned freeboard) condition,
(iii) service loaded conditions,
(iv) probable worst conditions.
Conditions (ii)~(iv) shall be calculated on both departure and arrival condition.
6.3 The approved stability booklet shall be placed on board the vessel for the reference of the
coxswain.
7 Permanent Ballast
7.1 When ballast is required to improve stability of the vessel, the correct quantity of ballast
shall at all times be fixed (or so stowed as not allowing movable when at sea) at the
specified position. Such quantity and position of permanent ballast shall be endorsed in the
Certificate of Survey.
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7.2 The permanent ballast shall be of regular shapes (such as cuboid or of other recognized
shapes), the materials shall be of the types not vulnerable to damage (such as cast iron or
cement block), and every piece of permanent ballast shall have its weight and serial number
engraved or permanently painted on its surface. The weight shall be in kg.
(Added G.N. 6489 of 2018)
8 Lashing of Cargo
In cargo hold and cargo space on deck, appropriate lashing gear and fittings shall be
provided to prevent the cargo from sliding or tipping. These gear and fittings shall be
regularly maintained and inspected.
9 Modification onboard
9.1 Before a vessel is to undergo any modification, application shall be submitted specifying the
nature of the proposed modification. Estimates of the effects of the modification, i.e. the
changes in vessel’s lightship weight, VCG and LCG shall be submitted to the Marine
Department for approval.
9.2 If the change due to modification, or the finding of lightweight survey is exceeding 2%, an
inclining test is to be conducted. The vessel’s intact stability information, and damage
stability information if applicable, shall be revised and submitted for approval.
9.3 If a vessel is to undergo any temporary modification (e.g. the fitting of heavy machinery
used for work, etc.), the owner shall submit information regarding the weight and centre of
gravity of such modification; and the estimated impact on vessel’s stability due to the
modification.
9.4 No local vessel is allowed to construct or alter to have false bottom or secret compartment.
10 Towing
No vessel under towing is permitted to carry passengers.
11 Stability Instrument
All oil tankers shall be fitted with stability instrument capable of verifying compliance with
intact and damage stability requirements. Oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016
shall comply with the requirement at the first scheduled renewal survey of the ship after 1
January 2016 but not later than 1 January 2021. The Director may waive the requirements of
stability instrument for the following oil tankers if loaded in accordance with the conditions
approved by the Director as follows:
(a) oil tankers which are on a dedicated service, with a limited number of permutations
of loading such that all anticipated conditions have been approved in the stability
information provided to the master;
(b) oil tankers which are loaded within an approved range of loading conditions; or
(c) oil tankers constructed before 1 January 2016 provided with approved limiting
KG/GM curves covering all applicable intact and damage stability requirements.
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CHAPTER V
PASSENGER AND CREW ACCOMMODATION
Note
This chapter shall apply to Class II vessels.
1 General Requirements
1.1 In every vessel the spaces allocated for passengers and crew shall be -
(a) constructed properly;
(b) protected from sea and weather;
(c) minimum 1.85 metres clear headroom above deck covering or stair tread;
(d) well lighted and ventilated ; and
(e) maintained in a clean and habitable condition.
1.2 Any deck or bulkhead, or part of a deck or bulkhead, which separates a passenger or crew
space from any engine room, machinery space, paint room, galley, or spaces used for the
storage of flammable oils, shall be of gastight construction. There shall not be manhole or
air pipe opening of oil fuel bunker fitted in the passenger spaces.
1.3 Toughened safety glass shall be used for window, the thickness shall meet the
requirements of a classification society rules.
1.4 Glass or mirror shall be made of materials which will not break into dangerous fragments
if fractured (such as BS6206 or equivalent).
2 Deck Areas Disallowed as Passengers Spaces

2.1 The following spaces shall not be used as passenger space:
(a) any compartment below main deck except on a sunken deck meeting the
requirements of Ch. IIIA/1;
(b) the areas on main deck forward of collision bulkhead. Bulwark or guardrails
meeting the requirements of Ch. IIIA/4 shall be installed near the periphery of
weather decks if the area abaft rudder stock is used as passenger space;
(c) the areas forward of the wheelhouse on the same deck, and the portion of a
compartment or of a deck used for the purpose of navigation;
(d) within one metre (1 m) distance of deck machinery (such as windlass);
(e) machinery compartments, casings and skylights;
(f) decks or part of a deck set apart exclusively for the carriage of motor vehicles,
luggage, etc.;
(g) stairways (including stairway landings), hatchways and ventilators;
(h) areas permanently occupied by equipment, fittings (such as inflatable liferaft,
hatch, ventilation trunking, etc.);
(i) crew spaces;
(j) sanitary spaces, galley/pantry and any other service spaces;
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(k) spaces not covered;
2.2 A guidance plan showing areas to be excluded for measuring passenger space is at Annex
G.
3 Maximum Carrying Capacity and Seating
The maximum number of passengers and crew which may be carried in any vessel shall
be determined having regard to the clear space properly available in such vessels and to
the scales as stated in the following paragraphs. In the context L is vessel’s length overall,
B is extreme breadth; both of which are defined in Ch. I/3.1 and in metric unit. The
measurement of passenger seating should be guided by the method given on the plan at
Annex G;
3.1 (a) Passenger-carrying mechanically propelled Class II vessels operating in typhoon
shelters or specified sheltered waters
Passenger number = the number of fixed passenger seats provided on board;
<Maximum number of passengers = 0.35 x L x B and not greater than 10>;
with a maximum crew allowance of 4 persons.
For existing vessels which have replaced their main engines on board with ones
with an increase in output by 10% or more, they may operate with the number of
persons originally permitted to carry provided that the following conditions are
met:
(1) they only operate under favourable weather (see the definition in Ch. I/3.1
of this Code);
(2) they only operate in the originally specified typhoon shelters or specified
sheltered waters (refer to Annex W).
(Added G.N. 500 of 2018)
(b) Mechanically propelled Class II vessels other than the type stated in 3.1(a)
Passengers no. = the number of fixed passenger seats provided onboard.
Note
Refer to the record format in Annex P for determination of maximum number of persons
to be carried and / or Survey Certification on installation suitable for “combined
coxswain” operation of a Class II vessel.
(c) The maximum crew allowance for Class II vessel is dependent on the factor
A=3.21(L-B)B 2 :
Factor A Maximum Crew Allowance
A ≤ 120 4
150 ≥ A > 120 8
300 ≥ A > 150 9
1000 ≥ A > 300 12
A > 1000 15
3.2 The form, design and attachments to the deck of passenger seats shall be adequate for the
intended service. The seating construction and safety belts on vessels of the type stated in
Ch. I/4.2 shall comply with the relevant requirements specified in Ch. XI/4.
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3.3 Any one of the following shall be conclusive proof that the attachment of passenger seats
fitted on transportation boat, pilot boat is able to withstand a tensile force no less than
2250 newtons –
(a) A type approval certificate issued by a classification society to certify that the
attachment of passenger seats is able to withstand a tensile force no less than 2250
newtons;
(b) A tensile force test with a result showing that the attachment of passenger seats is
able to withstand a tensile force no less than 2250 newtons as verified by the
Marine Department; or
(c) The screws used for the attachment of passenger seats shall be no less than the
value(s) calculated in accordance with the formula(e) below, and if passenger
seats are attached to a wooden deck, the specific gravity of the wooden deck shall
be no less than 0.7:
(i) The shank area of the screws shall be no less than the value calculated in
accordance with the formula below:
S.A Shank area of screw (mm 2)

Yield strength of screw ; and
(ii) If passenger seats are attached to a wooden deck, the length of the screws
shall be no less than the value calculated in accordance with the formula
below:
L Length of screw (mm)

D Diameter of screw (mm) .
3.4 In this section –
“fixed passenger seat” means a passenger seat which is attached to a deck and the
attachment of which is able to withstand a tensile force no less than 2250 newtons, but
vessels of the type stated in Ch. I/4.2 shall comply with the relevant requirements
specified in Ch. XI;
4 Stairway, Passageway, Door and Exit in Passenger Spaces

4.1 Stairways, passageways, doors and exits shall be fitted with sufficient number and of
appropriate construction so as to provide sufficient and safe means of escape for
passengers.
4.2 The clear width of every door, hinged or sliding, in way of the escape route from an
enclosed space, shall be at least as wide as the width of the passageway or stairway.
4.3 The opening direction of doors of enclosed spaces shall be such that it would not obstruct
the route of escape. The doors shall not be capable of being locked during the voyage.
5 Ventilation, Lighting, Deck Sheathing and Insulation in Passenger Spaces

5.1.1 Every enclosed space shall be provided with sufficient ventilation. The ventilation system
can be of mechanical or natural system.
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5.1.2 An emergency stop shall be provided and fitted in the wheelhouse if an air conditioning
system is fitted, in order to stop all ventilators served for the spaces.
5.2 All accommodation spaces shall be sufficiently lighted by day and night.
5.3 Every deck in any part of the accommodation space shall have a surface which provides a
good foothold and can be easily kept clean. Any deck covering and wooden deck shall be
impervious to water and, if the deck is directly over an oil tank, impervious to oil.
5.4 Every deck except wooden deck, which forms the crown of any part of enclosed
accommodation spaces and is exposed to the weather shall be -
(a) insulated on its underside with insulation materials which do not readily ignite and
are not injurious to health; or
(b) covered on its upper side with wood.
6 Sanitary Apparatus
Sanitary apparatus shall be provided on vessels for the use of passengers where space is
available.
7 Marking
Evacuation routes, exits and lifejacket stowage shall be clearly marked.
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CHAPTER VI
FIRE PROTECTION AND FIRE-FIGHTING APPARATUS
1 Definitions
““A” Class division” means a division formed by bulkhead or deck which is -
(a) constructed of steel or other equivalent material;
(b) suitably stiffened;
(c) so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the
end of the 60 minutes standard fire test; and
(d) so insulated where necessary with suitable non-combustible materials that if the
division is exposed to a standard fire test the average temperature on the unexposed
side of the division shall not increase more than 140ºC above the initial temperature
nor shall the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 180ºC
above the initial temperature within the time listed below -
“A-60” standard 60 minutes
“A-30” standard 30 minutes
“A-0” standard 0 minutes;
"accommodation spaces" means public spaces; passageways and lobbies; stairways; lavatories;
passenger or crew cabins; offices; pantries not containing cooking appliances;
lockers and spaces similar to any of the foregoing and trunks to such spaces allocated
to passengers or crew;
““B” Class division” means a division formed by bulkhead or deck which is -
(a) constructed of non-combustible material;
(b) so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of flame to end of the first
half hour of the standard fire test;
(c) they shall have an insulation value such that the average temperature of the
unexposed side will not rise more than 140ºC above the original temperature, nor
will the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 225ºC
above the original temperature within the time listed below -
“B-15” standard 15 minutes
“B-0” standard 0 minutes;
“cargo area” means that part of the vessel which contains -
(a) the cargo tanks, slop tanks and cargo pump rooms; and
(b) the following spaces when they are adjacent to the cargo tanks; namely, pump rooms
other than cargo pump rooms, cofferdams, ballast spaces and void spaces, and
extends fore and aft between the forward end of the most forward of those tanks or
other spaces and the after end of the aftermost of those tanks or other spaces and
athwartships over the whole breadth of the vessel; and the deck area over that part of
the vessel;
“cargo pump room” means a room in which any pumps used for loading, discharging or
transferring cargoes are located;
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“cargo spaces” are all spaces used for cargo including cargo oil tanks, slop tanks and trunks to
such spaces;
“control stations” are spaces in which radio or main navigating equipment, or the emergency
source of power, or the central fire recording equipment, or fire control equipment,
or fire extinguishing installations are located or a control room located outside a
propulsion machinery space;
“engine room” means a space which contains propulsion machinery and generators;
“machinery space” means a space which contains internal combustion engines, electrical
machinery, ventilation and air conditioning machinery and similar spaces;
“non-combustible material” means a material which neither burns nor gives off flammable
vapours in sufficient quantity for self-ignition when heated to a temperature of 750oC,
and the expression “combustible material” shall be construed accordingly;
“service spaces” include galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, lockers and store
rooms, workshops (other than those forming part of machinery spaces) and similar
spaces and trunks to such spaces.
2 Fire-fighting Apparatus, Type and Quantity

2.1 <Fire-fighting apparatus and structural fire protection items shall be of approved types.
Apparatus approved by the maritime administration of a convention country or classification
society in accordance with the recommendations of the International Maritime Organization
are acceptable. >
For existing vessels other than high risk vessels, fire-fighting apparatus which have been
approved by the national maritime authority of their country of manufacture in accordance
with the national standard or have been approved or accepted by the Department are also
considered acceptable.
2.2 Fire-fighting apparatus, type and quantity of Class II vessels must comply with Tables 3 to 6
in Schedule 4 of the Survey Regulation. The electronic version is available at URL -
http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/6799165D2FEE3FA94825755E0033E532/4B0D89C173F9FB2F4825
75EF0018F44D/$FILE/CAP_548G_e_b5.pdf
Oil carriers operating solely within waters of Hong Kong must comply with the requirements
with respect to provision of fire-fighting apparatus prescribed in Marine Department Notice
No. 63/2015.
2.3 If a dumb lighter or hopper barge is intended to operate within River Trade Limits but
providing the fire-fighting apparatus according to the scale at Table 3, Schedule 4 of the
Survey Regulation, the owner shall declare (in designated form) that the vessel is at all times
accompanied by another local vessel (e.g. a tug).
2.4 For vessels that are required to install an automatic sprinkler system, fixed CO2 fire
extinguishing system or fire detection system; refer to Schedule 7, 10 and 11 respectively of
Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Protection) (Ships Built on or after 1 September 1984)
Regulations, which is available at URL:
http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_pdf.nsf/6799165D2FEE3FA94825755E0033E532/B8B6A608F92FD694482
575EE0076154D/$FILE/CAP_369Y_e_b5.pdf.
3. Fire Pumps
3.1 In a vessel which is required to be provided with fire pumps operated by power, such fire
pumps (other than any emergency fire pumps) shall together be capable of delivering for fire
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fighting purposes a quantity of water, under the conditions and at the pressure specified in
section 4 of not less than that obtained from the following formula -
Q = cd2 m3/hour
where
c=5 for vessels required to be provided with more than one fire pump
(excluding any emergency fire pump) and
c = 2.5 for vessels required to be provided with only one fire pump
d = 1 + 0.066 √ [L(B+D)] to the nearest 0.25
L, B and D are length, moulded breadth and moulded depth of the vessel.
3.2 A fire pump required to be operated by power shall be operated by means other than the
vessel’s main engines unless specified in the Survey Regulation. Fire pumps may be sanitary,
ballast, bilge or general service pumps.
3.3 In a vessel required to be provided with fire pumps operated by power, arrangements shall be
made to ensure immediate availability of a water supply from the fire main at the required
pressure by suitably placed remote starting of the fire pumps, unless the machinery space is
continually manned.
3.4 In a vessel which is required to be provided with more than one fire pump operated by power
(other than any emergency pump) every such fire pump shall have a capacity of not less than
80% of the total capacity of the fire pumps required in section 3.1 divided by the number of
fire pumps to be provided in the vessel provided that each pump has a capacity of not less
than 25 m3/hour. When more fire pumps are provided in any vessel, the Director may permit
the capacity of any such additional fire pumps to be less than 80%.
3.5 A fire pump required which is operated by power shall be capable of producing from any fire
hydrant one jet of water, while maintaining the pressure required in section 4.2.
3.6 Relief valves shall be provided in conjunction with all fire pumps if the pumps are capable of
developing a pressure exceeding the design pressure of the fire main, water service pipes,
hydrants and hoses. Such valves shall be so placed and adjusted as to prevent excessive
pressure in any part of the fire main system.
3.7 A centrifugal pump which is connected to the fire main shall be fitted with a non-return valve.
3.8 Any emergency fire pump fitted on vessel shall be situated in a position aft of the vessel’s
collision bulkhead.
3.9 A manually operated pump shall be capable of producing a jet of water having a throw of not
less than 6 m from nozzle.
4 Fire Main, Water Service Pipes and Hydrants

4.1 In a vessel which is required to be provided with fire pumps operated by power, the diameter
of the fire main and of the water service pipes connecting the hydrants thereto shall be
sufficient for the effective distribution of the maximum discharge from -
(a) where only one pump is required; or
(b) where 2 such pumps are so required, both pumps operating simultaneously.
4.2 Any fire pump shall, when discharging the quantity of water required in section 3.1 through
adjacent fire hydrants in any part of the vessel from nozzles of sizes specified in section 5, be
capable of maintaining the following pressure at any hydrant –
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(a) of vessel’s gross tonnage 1000 or vessel’s length 60 metres, whichever is the smaller,
and upwards : 2.7 bar (0.27N/mm2);
(b) of vessel’s gross tonnage under 1000 tons or vessel’s length under 60 metres, whichever
is the smaller : 2.1 bar (0.21N/mm2)
provided that the maximum pressure at any hydrant shall not exceed that at which the
effective control of a fire hose can be demonstrated.
4.3 Where any vessel is required to be provided with appliances capable of producing one jet of
water, hydrants sufficient in number shall be so positioned as to enable one jet of water from a
single length of hose to reach any part of the vessel.
4.4 (a) The fire main shall have no connections other than those necessary for fire-fighting and
washing down. However, fire main may be permitted to have connection to ballast lines,
cooling water lines and bilge ejector etc., provided that shut-off valves to these lines are
fitted and kept closed at all times when not in use.
(b) Materials readily rendered ineffective by heat shall not be used for fire mains unless
adequately protected.
(c) The fire hydrants shall be so placed that the fire hoses may be easily coupled to them
except where hoses and nozzles are permanently attached to the fire hydrant.
(d) In vessels which may carry deck cargo the fire hydrants shall be so placed that they are
always readily accessible and the pipes shall be arranged as far as practicable to avoid
risk of damage by such cargo.
(e) Hydrant valves of the screw lift type shall be fitted in such position that any of the fire
hoses may be isolated and removed while the fire pumps are at work.
(f) The water pipes if made of iron or steel shall be galvanised or alternatively the pipe wall
thickness shall be increased by a corrosion allowance satisfactory to the Director.
(g) Isolating valves to separate the section of the fire main within the machinery space
containing the main fire pump or pumps from the rest of the fire main shall be fitted in a
position outside the machinery spaces which shall be easily accessible when there is a
fire. The fire main shall be so arranged that when the isolating valves are shut all the
hydrants on the vessel, except those in the machinery space referred to above, can be
supplied with water by a fire pump not located in this machinery space through pipes
which do not enter this space. Exceptionally, the Director may permit short lengths of
the emergency fire pump suction and discharge piping to penetrate the machinery space
if it is impracticable to route it externally, provided that the integrity of the fire main is
maintained by the enclosure of the piping in a substantial steel casing.
(h) In every oil carrier, isolation valves shall be fitted in the fire main at house front in a
protected position and on the tank deck at intervals of not more than 40 m to preserve
the integrity of the fire main system in case of fire or explosion.
(i) Hydrants shall be positioned as to allow at least one jet of water from a single
prescribed length of fire hose to reach any part of the vessel normally accessible during
navigation. If only one hydrant is provided for engine room it shall be located outside of
the space and near the entrance.
(j) Except otherwise specified, at least one hose and one nozzle shall be provided for every
hydrant.
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5 Fire Hoses, Nozzles, etc.
5.1 Fire hoses provided shall not exceed 20 metres in length. Such hose shall be made of closely
woven flax, canvas or other suitable material; and every other such hose shall be made of
non-perishable material.
5.2 Every fire hose together with the tools and fittings necessary for its use, shall be kept in a
conspicuous position near the hydrants or connections with which it is intended to be used.
Hose diameters shall be not less than 65 mm if unlined or 45 mm if lined.
5.3 Fire hoses so provided shall not be used for any purpose other than for fire-fighting or testing
the fire-fighting apparatus.
5.4 (a) A vessel which is required to be provided with fire pumps operated by power shall be
provided with nozzles of 12 mm in diameter or as near thereto in diameter as possible.
(b) A vessel provided with manual fire pumps shall be provided with nozzles of 9 mm in
diameter or as near thereto in diameter as possible.
6 Location and Arrangement of Water Pumps for Other Fire Extinguishing Systems
Pumps required for the provision of water for other fire extinguishing systems, their sources of
power and their controls shall be installed outside the space or spaces protected by such
systems and shall be so arranged that a fire in the space or spaces protected will not put any
such system out of action.
7 Fire Protection and Fire-Fighting Apparatus/Installation not required by the Survey

Regulation
Where fire-fighting apparatus/installation of the type not required by the Survey Regulation
(e.g. fire detection system, fixed extinguishing system, etc.) is provided, such
apparatus/installation shall be so arranged that a fire in the space or spaces protected will not
put any such apparatus/installation out of function; and the owner, agent and coxswain of the
vessel shall ensure that the apparatus/installation is properly maintained in good and serviceable
condition and be fit for the function intended.
8 Fire Extinguishers
8.1 Each type of fire extinguishers shall have a minimum capacity as shown in the following
table:
Capacity
Media
Portable Type Non-Portable Type
Foam 9 litres 45 litres
CO2 3 kg 16 kg
Dry Powder 4.5 kg
Water 9 litres
8.2 Fire extinguishers to be used for switchboard, control panels, batteries, etc. shall be of the
type suitable for electrical fires, e.g. dry powder or CO2 fire extinguisher.
8.3 Fire extinguishers to be used for machinery spaces shall be of the type suitable for oil fires,
e.g. foam, dry powder or CO2 fire extinguisher.
8.4 Portable extinguishers are to be suitably distributed throughout the protected spaces.
Normally at least one shall be stowed near the entrance inside that space.
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8.5 Portable fire extinguishers provided for use in accommodation or service spaces of any vessel
shall so far as practicable have a uniform method of operation.
8.6 The use of CO2 fire extinguisher in a confined space is not recommended.
8.7 Portable CO2 extinguishers shall not be located in accommodation spaces. Where such
extinguishers are provided in wheel house or any other control station, at switchboards and
other similar positions, the volume of any space containing one or more extinguishers shall be
such as to limit the concentration of vapour that can occur due to discharge to not more than
5% of the net volume of the space. The volume of CO2 shall be calculated at 0.56 m3/ kg.
8.8 Fire extinguishers provided for use in any vessel shall not contain any extinguishing medium
which has not been approved by the Director.
8.9 The capacity of a CO2 extinguisher shall be taken to be the greatest weight of CO2 which it
can safely contain in a tropical climate.
8.10 The capacity of any fire extinguisher, other than a CO2 fire extinguisher, shall be taken to be
the greatest volume or weight of extinguishing medium which it can contain when sufficient
space is left to ensure the proper operation of the extinguisher.
8.11 Every fire extinguisher shall be kept fully charged at all times.
8.12 Portable and non-portable fire extinguishers shall be periodically examined and subject to
such tests as prescribed in Ch. II/Table 7-2.
9 Firemen’s Outfits
9.1 Every fireman’s outfit shall consist of -
(a) a breathing apparatus of either air hose type or self-contained compressed air operated
type and lifeline complying with the requirements of the appropriate code; and
(b) personal equipment comprising -
(i) a portable self-contained electric battery-operated safety lamp of an approved type
capable of functioning efficiently for a period of at least 3 hours;
(ii) a fireman's axe;
(iii) protective clothing of material capable of protecting the skin from the heat
radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam; the outer surface
shall be water resistant;
(iv) boots and gloves of rubber or other electrically non-conducting material; and
(v) rigid helmet providing effective protection against impact.
9.2 Firemen’s outfits shall be stored in readily accessible positions which are not likely to be cut
off in the event of fire and, where more than one such outfit is provided, they shall be stored
in widely separated positions.
10 Means for Stopping Machinery, Shutting Off Oil Fuel Suction Pipes and Closing of
Openings
10.1 In every vessel there shall be provided -
(a) without limiting Ch. IIIA/21.7, means for stopping ventilation fans serving
machinery, accommodation and cargo spaces;
(b) means for closing all skylights, doorways, ventilators and other openings to such
spaces; and
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(c) means to permit the release of smoke from machinery spaces.
Such means shall be capable of being operated from positions outside the said spaces and
which would not be made inaccessible by a fire within such spaces.
10.2 Machinery driving forced and induced draught fans, oil fuel transfer pumps and other
similar fuel pumps shall be fitted with remote controls situated outside the spaces in which
such machinery or pumps are situated and which would not be made inaccessible by a fire
within such spaces. The controls shall be capable of stopping such machinery or pumps in
the event of fire in such spaces.
10.3 A pipe connected to any oil fuel or lubricating oil storage, not being a double bottom tank,
which if damaged would permit discharge of the contents so as to cause a fire hazard, shall
be fitted with a valve or cock which shall be secured to the tank to which it is connected and
which shall be capable of being closed from a readily accessible position outside the space
in which the tank is situated.
11 Fire Control Plans

11.1 In a vessel required to be provided with fire control plans there shall be permanently
exhibited by the owner of the vessel for the guidance of the crew of the vessel, using
graphical symbols marked on general arrangement plans showing clearly for each deck –
(a) the position of control stations;
(b) the sections of the vessel which are enclosed by “A” and ‘B’ class divisions together
with particulars of -
(i) fire alarm systems;
(ii) fire detection systems;
(iii) automatic sprinkler systems;
(iv) fixed and portable fire extinguishing apparatus and
(v) firemen’s outfits;
(c) the means of access to various compartments and decks in vessel;
(d) the ventilating system including particulars of master fan controls and position of
dampers and identification numbers of ventilating fans serving each section of vessel;
(e) location of international shore connection; and
(f) position of all means of control referred to in section 10.
Descriptions in such plans shall be in either Chinese or English.
11.2 The general arrangement plans required by this section shall be kept up-to-date, any
alterations to general arrangements being recorded thereon without delay.
12 Availability of Fire-fighting Apparatus

12.1 Fire-fighting apparatus carried in any vessel shall be maintained in good order and shall be
kept available for immediate use at all times. All movable fire-fighting apparatus, other than
firemen's outfits, carried shall be stowed where they will be readily accessible from the
spaces in which they are intended to be used and, in particular, one of the portable fire
extinguishers intended for use in any space shall be stowed near the entrance to that space.
12.2 Non-portable fire extinguish required to be fitted in engine room which is limited in space,
may be stowed in vicinity of the engine room entrance provided that the jet of the fire
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extinguishing media can reach any part of the engine room.
13. Structural Fire Protection

13.1 Application
This section shall apply to new vessels of gross tonnage not exceeding 2000, plying within
Hong Kong waters or river trade limits. Vessels beyond this scope will be specially specified
by Director.
13.2 Requirements for All Vessels
13.2.1 In all spaces –
(a) paints, varnishes and other finishes used on exposed surfaces shall not contain
nitrocellulose or other highly flammable base products and shall not be capable of
producing toxic gases or excessive quantities of smoke;
(b) insulating materials shall be of non-combustible materials;
(c) stairways, includes interior stairway, lifts and escalators (other than those wholly
contained within the machinery spaces and enclosures) thereto, shall be
constructed of steel or material of equivalent fire resistance, and as far as
practicable arranged in fore and aft direction;
(d) any means of escape shall be led to open deck; and
13.2.2 In accommodation, service spaces and control stations –
(a) all exposed surfaces in corridors, exposed surfaces of ceilings and surfaces in
concealed or inaccessible spaces shall have low flame spread characteristics;
(b) primary deck coverings shall be of a material which will not readily ignite or give
rise to toxic or explosive hazards at elevated temperatures;
(c) the doorways and stairways for escape purpose shall be evenly distributed and
arranged so as to avoid congestion in any part of a vessel. Such door and hatch
cover shall be operable from either side;
(d) dead-end corridor shall not be more than 7 metres in length; and
(e) the width and continuity of the means of escape shall be to the satisfaction of the
Director.
13.2.3 Note1 In vessels constructed of reinforced glass fibre plastic (GRP), fire retarding material
shall be applied in the hull, deck and bulkhead structures of engine room boundaries, and
is capable to maintain its required strength for a period of 30 min. For hull structures
below waterline the insulation shall extend to at least 300 mm below the lightest
waterline. In vessels constructed of wood, the engine room boundaries shall be applied
with certificated type fire retardant coating or mineral wool insulation.
13.3 Additional Requirements for Category A Vessels

13.3.1 Any deck or bulkhead, or part of a deck or bulkhead, which separates a passenger or crew
space from any machinery space, paint room, galley, or spaces used for the storage of
flammable oils, shall be of gastight construction.
Note1
Section 13.2.3 applies to any vessel which is when the reference to “the commencement date” of the
Survey Regulation in the definition of “new vessel” under section 2 of the Survey Regulation is
substituted by “3 March 2017”.
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13.3.2 At least two means of escape shall in general be provided for the passenger space and
crew space and spaces accessible to them. However, one of the means of escape may be
dispensed with in exceptional case having regard to the size and location of the space.
13.4 Additional Requirements for Vessels of the following types of 24 Metres and above in
Length -
(a) Dangerous Goods Carriers, Noxious Liquid Substances Carriers, Dry Cargo
Vessels, Edible Oil Carrier, Tug, Hopper Barge, Water Boat and Dredgers
operating within River Trade Limits; and
(b) Oil Carriers operating within Hong Kong waters or river trade limits.
13.4.1 Structure
The hull, superstructures, structural bulkheads, decks and deck houses shall be constructed
of steel or other equivalent material, except that the crowns and casing of engine room
shall be of steel construction.
13.4.2 Means of Escape in Accommodation, Service Spaces and Control Stations
(a) At all levels of accommodation at least two widely separated means of escape which
may include the normal means of access from each restricted space or group of
spaces.
(b) Below the lowest open deck such escapes shall be by means of stairways except that
one of these stairways may be replaced by a trunked vertical ladder.
(c) Above the lowest open deck the means of escape shall be stairways or doors to an
open deck or a combination thereof.
(d) One of the means of escape may be dispensed with in an exceptional case having
regard to the nature and location of the space and to the number of persons who
normally might be accommodated or employed there.
13.4.3 Means of Escape in Machinery Space
(a) Machinery spaces shall be provided with two widely separated doors. One of the
doors may be substituted by an escape hatch.
(b) From machinery spaces other than engine room, escape routes shall be provided to
the satisfaction of the Director having regard to the nature and location of the space
and the number of persons normally employed in that space.
13.4.4 Fire Integrity of Bulkheads and Decks Separating Adjacent Spaces
(a) The boundaries of control station and machinery space shall be constructed of A-0
bulkheads.
(b) When openings or penetrations for the passage of electric cables, pipes, etc. are made
on ‘A’ or ‘B’ Class divisions, effective arrangements are to be provided to maintain
the resistance to fires of the divisions in which they are fitted.
13.4.5 Stairway
Stairways which penetrate only a single deck shall be protected at least at one level by at
least "B-0" class divisions and self-closing doors. Stairways which penetrate more than a
single deck shall be surrounded by at least "A-0" class divisions and be protected by
self-closing doors at all levels. However, the above requirements may be waived if a
ladder is fitted outside of the accommodation.
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13.4.6 Door in a Casing of Engine Room
The doors shall be gastight and provided with self-closing device. Hold-back hooks shall
not be fitted.
13.4.7 For dangerous goods carrier, bulkheads forming boundaries between cargo spaces and
machinery spaces shall be insulated to “A-60” standard unless the dangerous goods are
stowed at least 3m horizontally away from such bulkheads. Other boundaries between
such spaces shall be insulated to “A-60” standard.
13.5 Additional Requirements for Oil Carriers Having Cargoes of Flashpoint of less than
60oC (Closed Cup Test)
13.5.1 Location and Separation of Spaces
(a) Machinery spaces shall be positioned aft of cargo tanks; cargo pump rooms and
cofferdams, but not necessarily aft of the oil fuel bunker tanks. Any machinery space
shall be isolated from cargo tanks by cofferdams, cargo pump rooms, oil fuel bunker
tanks or permanent ballast tanks.
(b) Accommodation spaces, main cargo control stations, control stations and service
spaces (excluding isolated cargo handling gear lockers) shall be positioned aft of all
cargo tanks, cargo pump rooms and cofferdams which isolate cargo or slop tanks
from machinery spaces but not necessarily aft of the oil fuel bunker tanks.
(c) Means shall be provided to keep deck spills away from the accommodation and
service areas. This may be accomplished by provision of a permanent continuous
coaming of a suitable height extending from side to side.
(d) Exterior boundaries of superstructures and deckhouses enclosing accommodation,
including any overhanging decks which support such accommodation, shall be
insulated to A-60 standard for the whole of the portions which face the cargo area
and for 3 metres aft of the front boundary. In the case of the sides of those
superstructures and deckhouses, such insulation shall be carried to a height as
considered necessary by the Director.
(e) Entrances, air inlets and openings to accommodation spaces, service spaces and
control stations shall not face the cargo area. They shall be located on the transverse
bulkhead not facing the cargo area or on the outboard side of the superstructure or
deckhouse at a distance of at least 4% of the length of the vessel but not less than 3
metres from the end of the superstructure or deckhouse facing the cargo area;
provided that such distance need not exceed 5 metres.
(f) No doors shall be fitted within the limit specified in subsection (e) except that the
Director may permit doors to a space within those limits if
(i) that space is a cargo control station, provisions room or store room; and
(ii) that space does not have access to any accommodation space, service space or
control station. Where such doors are fitted to a space located aft of the cargo
area, the boundaries of the space shall be insulated to A-60 (may be A-15 for
vessels of gross tonnage less than 500) standard, with the exception of the
boundary facing the cargo area. Bolted plates for removal of machinery may be
fitted within the limits specified in subsection (e). Wheelhouse doors and
wheelhouse windows may be located within the limits specified in subsection
(e) so long as they are designed to ensure that the wheelhouse can be made
rapidly and efficiently gastight and vapourtight.
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(g) Windows and side scuttles facing the cargo area and on the sides of the
superstructures and deckhouses facing the cargo area and on the sides of the
superstructures and deckhouses within the limits specified in subsection (e) shall be
of the fixed (non-opening) type. Such windows and side scuttles in the first tier on
the main deck shall be fitted with inside covers of steel or other equivalent material.
13.5.2 Structure
The exterior boundaries of superstructures and deckhouses which are required to be
insulated to A-60 standard shall be constructed only of steel.
13.5.3 Fire Integrity of Bulkheads and Decks Separating Adjacent Spaces
Table 1 Fire integrity of bulkheads separating adjacent spaces

Spaces (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Control Station (1) A-0 A-0 A-60 A-60 A-60
Passageway, Stairway (2) A-0 A-0 A-60 A-0
Accommodation Spaces (3) A-0 A-60 A-0
Engine Room, Pump Room (4) A-0 A-60
Galley and high risk area (5) A-0
Table 2 Fire integrity of decks separating adjacent spaces

Spaces above
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Spaces below
Control Station (1) A-0 A-0 A-60 A-60 A-60
Passageway, Stairway (2) A-0 A-0 A-60 A-0
Accommodation Spaces (3) A-0 A-60 A-0
Engine Room, Pump Room (4) A-0 A-60
Galley and high risk area (5) A-0
13.5.4 Cargo Tank Venting

An approved venting system consisting of venting line, pressure-vacuum valve and vent
outlets for cargo loading, discharging or ballasting shall be provided.
13.5.5 Cargo Tank Purging and/or Gas-freeing
An approved purging and/or gas freeing system shall be provided.
13.5.6 Ventilation
The ventilation system for cargo pump room and accommodation space shall be
acceptable to the Director.
13.6 Requirements for Vessels Carrying Cargoes of Additional Fire Hazards
Where liquid cargoes which introduce additional fire hazards are intended to be carried on
vessels other than those referred to in sections 13.4 and 13.5, additional safety measures
shall be required to the satisfaction of the Director, having due regard to the provisions of
the IMO International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying
Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.
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Chapter VII
Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements
1 Definitions
“Survival craft” means lifeboat and liferaft.
“LSA Code” means the International Life-Saving Appliance (“LSA”) Code adopted
by the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organization
by its resolution MSC.48(66) or its amended version.
“SOLAS A Pack Liferafts” are the liferafts provided with normal equipment
prescribed by the abovementioned LSA Code.
“SOLAS B Pack Liferafts” are the liferafts provided with normal equipment
prescribed by the LSA Code less the following equipment:
(a) half number of rocket parachute flares, hand flares and buoyant smoke signals;
(b) tin openers;
(c) fishing tackle;
(d) food ration;
(e) water tank; and
(f) graduated drinking vessels.
2 General Requirements
2.1 Life-saving appliances (other than lifejackets) shall be of the approved types.
Appliances conforming to the LSA Code and approved by a maritime administration
of a jurisdiction to which the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,
1974 is applicable or a classification society are acceptable.
2.1A Lifejacket
2.1A.1 New requirements (in Part A below) regarding the life-saving appliances for Class II
vessels come into effect on 23 December 2019. The new legislation includes a
transitional arrangement whereby within 24 months from the commencement date of
the new legislation (i.e. 23 December 2019 – 22 December 2021), former requirements
(in Part B below) including lifejackets shall remain valid.
Part A - New Requirements (Sections 2.1A.2 to 2.1A.8) (Effective on 23 December 2019)
2.1A.2 Under the new Survey Regulation, unless otherwise specified1, a Class II vessel shall
provide every person (regardless of whether he/she is a child or an adult) on board with a
1
With respect to Class II vessels, this covers local vessels restricted to operate within specified
sheltered waters or typhoon shelters and work boats complying with Schedule 2 to the Regulation.
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suitable lifejacket (refer to 2.1A.4), the total number of which must be not less than the
maximum number of persons licensed to be carried (i.e. including crew members) as
specified in the operating licence.
2.1A.3 Lifejacket Standards
The lifejackets required to be provided on board a local vessel under section 32 of and
Schedule 3 to the new Survey Regulation must –
(a) at least comply with the performance standards and requirements set out in –
(i) for a vessel which is permitted to ply within river trade limits –
(A) section 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 of the LSA Code; or
(B) ISO 12402-3:2006 (Personal floatation devices – Part 3:
Lifejackets, performance level 150 – Safety requirements) issued
by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO); and
(ii) for a vessel which is permitted to ply solely in the waters of Hong Kong –
by the ISO; and
(b) be of a type approved by a maritime administration of a jurisdiction to which
the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 is applicable or
a classification society or the European Union.
2.1A.4 Suitable Lifejacket
A suitable lifejacket means a lifejacket that is designed and manufactured in accordance

with 2.1A.3 above, and fit for the intended wearer. A lifejacket complying with such
standard is designed with a normal size range, differentiated by the weight and/or height
of the intended wearer. Such a range of sizes would be marked on the label of lifejacket
for reference:
SOLAS ISO
Adult ≥43kg, ≥155cm ≥40kg
Child 15-43kg,100-155cm 15-40kg
“Common Lifejacket” N.A. 15-120kg
(refer to <2.1A.6>
2.1A.5 To avoid confusion, the lifejackets placed on board should as far as practicable not of
mixed standards.
2.1A.6 “Common Lifejacket”
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A lifejacket suitable for both adults and children (Common Lifejacket) complies with
ISO performance level 100. It is only suitable to be used by vessels sailing within the
Hong Kong waters. For details of the Common Lifejacket accepted by the Marine
Department and the information of the manufacturers, refer to Marine Department
Notice No. 69 of 2019.
The Common Lifejacket should have a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

electronic tag attached with a unique identification serial number. The electronic tag
should fulfill the following specification requirements:
1 Material Silicon (or equivalent).
2 Dimension 56 x 12 x 1.8 mm (+/- 10% on each dimension).
3 Frequency band Within the 860 to 960 MHz band of the UHF spectrum, and
shall be readable within the frequency range 865 – 868MHz
and/or 920 – 925MHz allocated by the Office of the
Communications Authority (OFCA) of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region.
4 Protocol EPC global ISO 18000-6C (or equivalent).
5 IC Higgs 3 (or equivalent).
6 EPC memory 96 bits (or above).
7 User memory 512 bits (or above).
8 Write cycles 100 000 (or above).
9 Storage environment -40℃ to +90℃ (or wider range).
10 Wet clean 85℃ (up to 60 minutes) (or equivalent).

120℃ (up to 10 minutes) (or equivalent).
11 Iron 200℃ (up to 10 seconds with press cloth) (or equivalent).
12 Security features (a) The tags shall be compatible with the security scheme for
product authentication.
(b) Each tag shall be assigned a unique ID in EPC memory
bank. Structure of the encoding and numbering scheme
shall make reference to Item 13 below with details to be
provided and confirmed by the Marine Department.
(c) Each tag shall be protected by a locked access password
to avoid unauthorised access (32 bits).
(d) Each tag shall be protected by a locked kill password to
avoid unauthorised access (32 bits).
(e) Each tag shall be assigned an authentication code (96
bits) in user memory bank which will be updated during
authentication process.
(f) Data content of the security scheme for tag initialization.
13 Structure of the encoding (a) The code is AA99-999999, of which each “A”
in the UHF RFID tag (for represents an alphabetic character from A to Z and each
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reference) “9” represents a digit from 0 to 9.
(b) The hyphen is fixed.
(c) The prefix “MD” will be used in the RFID provided by
the Marine Department. The RFID of other Common
Lifejackets shall not use “MD” in the encoding.
2.1A7 Oversized or Overweight Passengers/Personnel on Board
With reference to the LSA Code, restraining straps should be provided on board to assist
overweight or oversized passengers/personnel to secure their lifejackets as they are
unable to don the standard-compliant lifejackets.
2.1A.8 The life-saving appliances including their types and quantity for class II vessels shall
be provided according to the new Survey Regulation Schedule 3. The electronic
version is available at the URL below:
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap548G!en-zh-Hant-HK/sch3
In determining the number of lifejackets required to be provided on board according to
the new regulation, the number of lifejackets shall be rounded up if the calculation
results are decimal numbers.
Part B – Former Requirements (Sections 2.1A.9 to 2.1A.10) (Transitional

Arrangements until 22 December 2021)
2.1A.9 The lifejackets required to be provided on board a local vessel under section 32 of and
Schedule 3 to the former Survey Regulation must –
(a) at least comply with the performance standards and requirements set out in –
(i) for a vessel which is permitted to ply within river trade limits –
by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO); and
(ii) for a vessel which is permitted to ply solely in the waters of Hong Kong
–
by the ISO; and
(b) be of a type approved by a maritime administration of a jurisdiction to which
the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 is applicable or
a classification society.
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2.1.A.10 For the former life-saving appliances as well as their types and quantity for class II
vessels, refer to Annex AA.
In determining the number of children lifejackets required to be provided on board

according to the former regulation, the number of lifejackets shall be rounded up if the
calculation results are decimal numbers.
2.2 Dumb lighters and hopper barges operating within river trade limits may be equipped
with portable liferafts approved by recognized authorities (RA) or authorized
organizations (AO). Other types of vessels when operating within river trade limits
shall be equipped with SOLAS B Pack liferafts.
For existing vessels, life-saving appliances which have been approved by the national
maritime authority of their country of manufacture in accordance with the national
standard or have been approved by the Marine Department are also considered
acceptable.
If a dumb lighter or hopper barge is intended to operate within river trade limits but is
not equipped with the prescribed appliances, the owner shall, according to the condition
stated in Note(4) of Table 4 of Schedule 3 to the Survey Regulation, declare by a
specified form that the vessel is at all times accompanied by another local vessel (e.g. a
tug) equipped with appliances sufficient for complements of both vessels.
2.3 Radiocommunications equipment shall have a licence issued by the Communications

Authority (CA), Hong Kong.
2.4 One lifebuoy must be able to support two adult persons.
2.5 Each of the buoyant lifeline, self-igniting light and self-activating smoke signal
required by the Survey Regulation shall be attached to a lifebuoy and be placed in
proximity of the vessel’s both sides.
2.6 Lifebuoys shall be marked on both sides with the name (as that shown on the hull of
vessel) or Certificate of Ownership number of the vessel on which they are carried.
2.7 On vessels sailing in waters beyond Hong Kong, the lifejackets and lifebuoys shall be
fitted with the following:
(a) for lifejacket: whistle and retro-reflective tape;
(b) for lifebuoy: retro-reflective tape
2.8 Donning instructions shall be posted in the appropriate areas in the vessel.
3 Replacement of Life-Saving Appliances

Any item of life-saving equipment marked with an expiry date shall be replaced on or
before that date.
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4 Operational Readiness, Maintenance, Inspections and Servicing
4.1 Whenever a local vessel is being used or operated, every life-saving appliance carried
on board the vessel shall be –
(a) in working order;
(b) ready for immediate use; and
(c) placed in an easily accessible position.
4.2 Falls used for launching shall be turned end for end at intervals of not more than 30
months and be renewed when necessary due to deterioration of the falls or at intervals
of not more than 5 years, whichever is the earlier. Stainless steel falls shall be turned
end for end at intervals of not more than 30 months but need not be renewed provided
that on inspection, there are no signs of mechanical damage or other possible defects.
4.3 Lifeboat disengaging gears shall be overhauled at intervals not exceeding 5 years.
4.4 Every inflatable liferaft and hydrostatic release unit shall be serviced at a service
station accepted by the Director at intervals not exceeding 12 months or a period as
permitted by the Director.
5 Survival Craft Muster and Embarkation Arrangements
5.1 Survival craft shall be stowed as close to accommodation and service areas as possible.
5.2 Muster and embarkation stations of survival craft shall be readily accessible from
accommodation and work areas.
5.3 Alleyways, internal and external stairways and exits giving access to the muster and
embarkation stations of survival craft shall be lighted.
6 Stowage of Survival Craft and Buoyant Apparatus
6.1 Each survival craft shall be stowed –

(a) in a way that neither the survival craft nor its stowage arrangements will
interfere with the operation of any other survival craft at any other launching
station;
(b) as near to the water surface as possible provided that it is safe and practicable;
in serious situations where a fully loaded survival craft has an angle of trim or
heel up to 20° or the weather deck starts to be flooded, etc., the embarkation
point should be at least 2 m above the waterline;
(c) in a state of continuous readiness so that two crew members can carry out
preparations for embarkation and launching in less than 5 minutes;
(d) in a fully-equipped manner;
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(e) in a secure and sheltered area as far as practicable to prevent any damages that
may be caused by fire and explosions.
6.2 Lifeboats shall be stowed together with the launching appliances.
6.3 Liferafts shall be so stowed as to permit manual release from their securing
arrangements.
6.4 Liferafts shall be so stowed as to be readily transferable for launching on either side of
the vessel unless liferafts are stowed on each side of the vessel.
6.5 Every liferaft shall be stowed with its painter permanently attached to the vessel and
with a float-free arrangement so that the liferaft can float free and, if inflatable, can
inflate automatically when the vessel sinks.
6.6 Each buoyant apparatus shall be stowed -

(a) as to be readily transferable for launching on either side of the vessel;
(b) with a float-free arrangement so that the apparatus can float free when the vessel
sinks.
7 Launching Stations
Launching stations shall be in such positions as to ensure safe launching having

particular regard to the clearance from the propeller and steeply overhanging portions
of the hull with the object of ensuring that so far as practicable, the survival craft can be
launched down on the straight side of the vessel.
8 Survival Craft Launching Arrangements
8.1 Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of launching and
recovering the lifeboat.
8.2 Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water onto the survival craft
during abandonment.
9 Stowage of Lifebuoys
9.1 Lifebuoys shall be so distributed as to be readily available on both sides of the vessel
and as far as practicable on all open decks extending to the vessel’s side. At least one
lifebuoy shall be placed in the vicinity of the stern.
9.2 Lifebuoys shall be so stowed as to be capable of being rapidly cast loose, and not
permanently secured in any way to allow float free.
9.3 Except as otherwise provided, one lifebuoy shall be fitted on each side of the vessel
with a buoyant lifeline attached.
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9.4 Except as otherwise provided, lifebuoys with self-igniting lights and those with
self-igniting lights and self-activating smoke signals shall be equally distributed on
both sides of the vessel and shall not be the lifebuoys provided with buoyant lifeline.
10 Stowage of Lifejackets
10.1 Lifejackets shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and their positions shall be
plainly indicated.
10.2 The additional lifejackets, when provided, shall be stowed in conspicuous places on
deck or at muster stations.
10.3 If a lifejacket is individually stored in a plastic bag, and –

(a) where the plastic bag is completely transparent, the plastic bag shall be easily
ripped open; and
(b) where the plastic bag is opaque or is not completely transparent –
(i) the plastic bag shall be easily ripped open; and
(ii) there shall be clear indication at a conspicuous place on the outside of the
plastic bag that the plastic bag contains a lifejacket.
10.4 If one or more lifejackets are stored in an enclosed space (for example: a cabinet, a
bag) which is opaque or is not completely transparent, there shall be a clear indication
at a conspicuous place on the outside of the enclosed space that the enclosed space
contains a lifejacket.
11 Stowage and Packing of Pyrotechnic Distress Signals
11.1 Pyrotechnic distress signals provided for use on board a vessel shall be stowed on or
near the navigating bridge.
11.2 All pyrotechnic distress signals provided for use on board vessels or lifeboats shall be
packed in water-resistant casings when stowed.
12 Operating Instructions for Survival Craft and their Launching Controls
Posters and signs provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching
controls shall illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedures for operating the
appliance and give relevant instructions.
13 Manning of Survival Craft
There shall be a sufficient number of crew members to operate the survival craft and
launching arrangements for abandonment by all the people on board. The crew should
be acquainted with their duties.
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CHAPTER VIII
LIGHTS, SHAPES AND SOUND SIGNALS
1 General
1.1 Unless indicated otherwise, this chapter (including amendments made therein) applies to
all vessels with effect from 1 July 2016.
1.2 Lights, shapes and sound signals provided for navigational purpose must be in
accordance with the provisions of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of Distress
and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations, Cap. 369 sub. leg. N, which gives effect to the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREG), as amended.
1.3 All lanterns and sound signals must be of the type approved/certified by the Marine
Department, or the Maritime Administration of a convention country.
All lanterns and sound signals fitted on new vesselNote 1 ; or replacement of these
lights/signals on existing vessel must be of the type approved/certified by the Marine
Department, or the Maritime Administration of a convention country or an authorized
organization (definition in Ch. I/3.1 refers). Each navigation light must be accompanied
by a type-approval certificate with unique serial number.
1.4 Where applicable special signals as required in the International Code of Signals
published by the International Maritime Organization must be exhibited.
1.5 For ease of reference for meeting relevant provisions of the Regulations mentioned in
section 1.1, the following sections, tables or diagrams indicate the signal appliances a
vessel must exhibit when underway/towing/being towed, of type and length as indicated.
2 Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter, except where the context otherwise requires:
(a) The words "length (L)" and "breadth" of a vessel mean her length overall and
extreme breadth (as defined in Ch. I/3.1).
(b) The term "height above the hull" means height above the uppermost continuous
deck. This height shall be measured from the position vertically beneath the
location of the light.
3 Alternative Lights
3.1 All vessels of L  24.4 metres shall carry a complete set of alternative (standby) lanterns
for the masthead lights, side lights (P. and S.) and stern light.
3.2 On vessels carrying dangerous goods, all lanterns including alternative lanterns shall be
of electric type. On other vessels the alternative lanterns may be either electric or oil type.
3.3 One set of spare bulbs (one per light) shall be carried for the electric lanterns. A set of
spare chimneys (one per light) shall be carried for the oil lanterns.
4 Lights and Sound Signals

Note1
by “3 March 2017”.
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4.1 Power Driven Vessels L  50 m
Item No. Reqd Intensity/Size Remark

1 fwd
Masthead Light visibility 6 n. miles
1 aft
Side Light (P&S) 1 set " 3 n. miles
Stern Light 1 " 3 n. miles
1 fwd
Anchor Light " 3 n. miles all round white
1 aft
N.U.C. Light 2 " 3 n. miles all round red
Black Ball 2 0.6 m diameter
Black Diamond 1 0.6 m diameter, 1.2 m height
Audibility range
Whistle 1 50 m  L  75 m 1 n. mile
75 m  L  200 m 1.5 n. mile
Bell 1 0.3 m mouth diameter
Gong 1 for L  100 m
4.2 Power Driven Vessels 20 m  L  50 m

Masthead Light 1 visibility 5 n. miles
Anchor Light 1 " 2 n. miles all round white
Black Ball 2 0.6 m diameter
Black Diamond 1 0.6 m diameter, 1.2 m height
Whistle 1 audibility range 1 n. mile
Bell 1 0.3 m mouth diameter
4.3 Power Driven Vessels 12 m  L  20 m

may be combined
lantern
dimensions commensurate
Black Ball 2
with size of vessel
Black Diamond 1 ditto
Whistle 1 audibility range 0.5 n. miles
means of making efficient
Sound Signal 1
sound signal
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4.4 Power Driven Vessels L  12 m

may exhibit an
all-round white
Stern Light 1 " 2 n. miles light instead Note A
may be combined
lantern
Note B
dimensions commensurate with
Black Ball Note B 2
size of vessel
Note B
Black Diamond 1 ditto
means of making efficient sound
Sound Signal 1
signal
Note
(A) The masthead light or all-round white light may be displaced from the fore and aft
centreline of the vessel if centreline fitting is not practicable, provided that the sidelights
are combined in one lantern which shall be carried on the fore and aft centreline of the
vessel or located as nearly as practicable in the same fore and aft line as the masthead
light or the all-round white light.
(B) Except those engaged in diving operations, the subject lights and shapes shall not be
required.
4.5 Power driven vessel with L  7 m and maximum speed not exceeding 7 knots may in lieu
of the lights prescribed in 4.4 above, exhibit an all round white light and shall, if
practicable, also exhibit sidelights.
4.6 Additional Requirements for Power Driven Vessels engaged in Towing
Item No. Reqd Remark

Aft 3 length of tow Note B
 200 m ) to be arranged in a
 200 m )
Note A Note B
Masthead Light 2 length of tow vertical line
Fwd 1 required for L  50 M
Visibility
Towing Light
1 L  50 m 2 n. miles ) to be arranged in a
(yellow) L  50 m 3 n. miles ) vertical line above stern
light
applicable to length of tow  200 m, size 0.6 m

Black Diamond 1
diameter and 1.2 m height,
Note
(A) See Note (E) of section 5.1.
(B) The length of tow is measured from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the
tow.
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4.7 Dumb Vessels
Shall carry lights, shapes and sound signals prescribed for a power driven vessel of her
length except the masthead lights. (Amended G.N. 5924 of 2017)
5 Positioning of Light Signals

Except in special cases, the masthead light, side lights and stern light must be so placed
as to be above and clear of all other lights and obstructions.
5.1 Masthead Light

Masthead
Light
Masthead
H2
Light
H1
W.L. at seagoing draft with
l2 l1 maximum trim by stern
1000 m (Note B)
L
Ship Length L L < 12 12  L  20 20  L < 50

L  50
(m) (Note A) (Note A) (Note A)
As far forward As far forward

l1 as is practicable as is practicable  0.5L  0.25L
l2 -- -- --  0.5 L
may be  6 m or ship's breadth (whichever
 2.5 m is greater), but need not > 12 m
< 2.5 m
H1 (Note C,F)
(Note D,F) (Note F)
 (H1+4.5)
H2 -- -- --
(Note E,F)
Note
(A) On vessels of L  50 m only one masthead light is required.
(B) The vertical separation of masthead lights of power-driven vessels must be such that in all
normal conditions of trim the after light will be seen over and separate from the forward
light at a distance of 1000 m from the stem when viewed from sea level.
(C) On vessels of 12 m  L  20 m the height is measured from gunwale.
(D) Vessels of L <12 m may carry the uppermost light at a height of less than 2.5 m above the
gunwale. When however a masthead light is carried in addition to side lights and a stern
light or the all-round lights prescribed in the regulation is carried in addition to side lights,
then such masthead light or all-round light must be carried at least 1 m higher than the
side lights.
(E) One of the two or three masthead lights prescribed for a vessel when engaged in towing
or pushing another vessel must be placed in the same position as either the forward
masthead light or the after masthead light; provided that, if carried on the after mast, the
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lowest after masthead light must be at least 4.5 m vertically higher than the forward
masthead light.
(F) The masthead light of a high speed vessel may be placed at a height related to the breadth
of the vessel lower than that prescribed for H1, provided that the base angle of the
isosceles triangles formed by the sidelights and masthead light, when seen in end
elevation, is not less than 27o. For the dimension of vertical separation between foremast
and mainmast light on a high speed vessel of L  50m, paragraph 13 in Annex I of the
Schedule to Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of Distress and Prevention of
Collisions) Regulations refers.
5.2 Side Light

5.2.1 The side lights of vessels of L  20 m must be fitted with inboard screens painted matt
black and meet the requirements with respect to horizontal sectors. On vessels of L  20
m the side lights, if necessary to provide with horizontal sectors, must be fitted with
inboard matt black screens. With a combined lantern, using a single vertical filament and
a very narrow division between the green and red sections, external screens need not be
fitted.
5.2.2 Side lights shall not be so low as to be interfered with by deck lights. They must be
placed at or near the side of the vessel (recommended not more than 0.1 ship's breadth
from shipside).
5.2.3 The sidelights, if in a combined lantern and carried on a power-driven vessel of less than 20 m in
length, must be placed not less than 1 m below the masthead light.
Masthead
Light
H4
H1
Side
Light
H3
l1
l3
Length
L  20 20  L  50 L  50
(m)
 l1
 l1 (i.e. side light not to
l3 no requirement (i.e. side light not to be in be in front of forward
front of masthead light) masthead light)
H3  0.75 H1
in the case of
H4 combined lantern, -- --
 1m
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5.3 Anchor Light
Anchor
Anchor
Light H5
Light
H6
Length (m) L  50 (Note) L  50

H5 6m
Position can best be seen
H6  (H5 - 4.5)
Note: On vessels of L  50 m, only one anchor light is required.
5.4 Vertical Spacing of Lights fitted in a Vertical Line
H8
H7 = 2 H 8
Uppermost Continuous Deck (for L ≥20 m)

/ Gunwale (for L < 20 m)
Length
L  20 L  20
(m)
 2 m (except where a towing  4 m (except where a towing
H7
light is fitted) Note A light is fitted) Note A
H8 Note B 1m 2m
Note
(A) In the case of after masthead light, H7 must be at least 4.5 m higher than the
forward masthead light.
(B) When 3 lights are carried they must be equally spaced.
5.5 Electric Light Vertical Sectors

The lights must be so positioned such that:
(i) at least the required minimum intensity is maintained at all angles from 50 above
to 50 below the horizontal; and
(ii) at least 60% of the required minimum intensity is maintained from 7.50 above to
7.50 below the horizontal.
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CHAPTER IX
TONNAGE MEASUREMENT
PART 1 General
1 Application
1.1 Subject to section 1.2, this chapter shall apply to –
(a) new vessel (see definition in Ch. I/3.1); and
(b) at the request of the owner for re-measurement of tonnage, an existing vesselNote1
1.2 The following vessels are not required to be measured in accordance with this chapter –
(a) any vessel the tonnage of which has been measured in accordance with the
Merchant Shipping (Registration)(Tonnage) Regulations and is issued with the
relevant tonnage certificate; or
(b) any vessel in possession of International Tonnage Certificate issued in accordance

with the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969.
2 METHOD OF TONNAGE MEASUREMENT
2.1 The gross and net tonnages shall be determined in accordance with Part 2 of this chapter
provided that in the case of novel types of vessel with constructional features which
render the application of the provisions of Part 2 unreasonable or impracticable, the gross
and net tonnages shall be determined as required by the Director.
2.2 All measurements used in the calculations of volumes shall be taken and expressed in
metres to the nearest centimetre.
2.3 Gross and net tonnages shall be expressed as whole numbers, decimals being rounded off
downwards.
2.4 All volumes included in the calculation of gross and net tonnages shall be measured,
irrespective of the fitting of insulation or the like, to the inner side of the shell (below
Main deck) or structural boundary plating (above Main deck) in ships constructed of
metal, and to the outer surface of the shell (below Main deck) or to the inner side of the
structural boundary surfaces (above Main deck) in ships constructed of any other
material.
2.5 The total volume shall include volumes of appendages (e.g. rudder, kort nozzle, skeg,
propeller shaft bossings, etc.) but exclude the volumes of spaces open to sea. Volumes
within the hulls of ship, such as split-hull barges and dredgers, shall be retained in V and
Vc notwithstanding that the space within the hull is temporarily open to the sea when
discharging cargo.
Note1: Existing vessels which are not to be re-measured, their previous methods of tonnage are still
applied and tonnage expression may be in decimals.
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2.6 Enclosed spaces above the main deck not exceeding 1 m3, air trunks having a
cross-sectional area not exceeding 1 m2 are not to be measured.
2.7 Masts, cranes and container support structures, which are completely inaccessible and
above the main deck, separated on all their sides from other enclosed spaces are not to be
included in the total volume of all enclosed spaces. All mobile cranes are exempted.
PART 2 Ascertainment of Tonnage
3 Vessels of 24 Metres in Length and Above
3.1 The tonnage of vessels of 24 metres in length and above shall be ascertained in
accordance with Part II of the Merchant Shipping (Registration)(Tonnage) Regulations..
4 Vessels of Less Than 24 Metres in Length
4.1 All vessels of less than 24 m in length shall be ascertained in accordance with this
section.
4.2 Gross tonnage
4.2.1 The gross tonnage (GT) shall be determined by the following formula:
GT = K1 (V1 + V2)
where: K1 = 0.2 + 0.02 ㏒ 10 V1
V1= VH , total volume of all enclosed spaces under the main deck, in m3; which
shall be obtained from section 4.2.2 (in catamaran, V1 = 2 ×VH).
V2 = total volume of all enclosed spaces above the main deck, in m3; which shall
be obtained from section 4.2.3.
.
4.2.2 V1 shall be determined by the following formula:
V1 = L m BDC m3
where: Lm = length of the main deck, m;
B =in vessels of other than wooden construction, the moulded breadth (in
catamaran, the moulded breadth of one hull); and in wooden vessels, the
breadth measured to the outer planking of the hull, m;
D = moulded depth, m;
C = coefficient obtained from the following table depending on the type of vessel:
Main deck is the deck which form the top of the enclosed space of the hull.
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Basic
Vessel and Type Hull Form
Propulsion Hull
of Vessel Factor (C)
Form
Class II Vessel
No
Dangerous Goods Carrier Propulsion engine box 0 .9 0
No
Noxious Liquid Substances Carrier Propulsion engine box 0 .9 0
No
Propulsion engine box 0 .9 0 (No t e)
Oil Carrier
with
Propulsion engine ship 0 .8 0 (No t e)
junk 0 .6 0
With
Dry Cargo Vessel box 0 .9 0 (No t e)
Propulsion engine
ship 0 .8 0 (No t e)
Dumb Lighter No
Propulsion engine box 0 .9 0
(incl. Flat Top Barge)
No
Edible Oil Barge Propulsion engine box 0 .9 0
With
Water Boat Propulsion engine ship 0 .6 0
With
Tug Propulsion engine ship 0 .6 0
With
Transportation Vessel Propulsion engine ship 0 .5 5
With
Transportation Sampan Propulsion engine junk 0 .6 0
With
Pilot Boat Propulsion engine ship 0 .6 0
Floating Workshop (incl. Repair

Pontoon, Welding Barge),
Crane Barge, Vertical
Flat Top Work Barge, No ends 1 (Note)
box
Landing Pontoon, Propulsion engine
Separation Barge,
Ice Boat, Sloped ends 0.90 (Note)
Fish Drying Hulk
Note: For a vessel with intermediate hull form, for example, bow in ship form and stern in box
form, C shall be the mean of the two coefficients, i.e. (0.80 + 0.90) / 2 = 0.85.
4.2.3 V2 shall be determined by the following formula:
V2 =  l  b  h m3
where l, b, h are respectively the mean length, mean breadth and mean height of each tier
of the enclosed spaces above the main deck, in m.
4.3 Net Tonnage
The net tonnage (NT) shall be determined by the following formula:
NT = K 2 GT
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where: K2 = coefficient obtained from the following table;
GT = gross tonnage calculated by section 4.2.1 above.
Class and Type of Vessel K2
Class II Vessel
No
Dangerous Goods Carrier With
propulsion
Noxious Liquid Substances Carrier Propulsion engine
engine
Oil Carrier
Dry Cargo Vessel
Edible Oil Carrier 0.56 0.84
Dumb Lighter (incl. Flat Top Cargo

Barge) 0.84
Hopper Barge
All types other than the above 0.30
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CHAPTER X
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS

CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS
PART 1 Hull Construction and Equipment
1 Hull Construction
1.1 < The hull shall be constructed of metal >.
1.2 Cargo holds shall be efficiently ventilated.
1.3 A means for effectively closing the engine room and other machinery spaces shall be
fitted so as to prevent a fire in that space from spreading.
1.4 No passenger is to be carried on board a vessel when it is engaged in carrying dangerous

goods.
2 Windlass
Every vessel shall be fitted with windlass of sufficient number, strength and power for
recovering the cables and anchors.
3 Signals
3.1 A vessel on which explosives are being handled (carriage, loading and unloading, etc.)
must –
(a) between sunrise and sunset, fly the signal "B" as specified in the International
Code of Signals published by the International Maritime Organization at the fore
masthead; and
(b) between sunset and sunrise, exhibit an all-round red light at a height of not less
than 6 metres above the uppermost deck, and such light shall be of such intensity
as to be visible in clear atmosphere on a dark night at a distance of at least one
nautical mile.
3.2 A vessel on which petroleum having a flash point of or less than 61oC (closed cup test) is
being handled must –
(a) between sunrise and sunset, fly a red flag of not less than one metre square with a
white circular centre 150 mm in diameter at the fore masthead; and
(b) between sunset and sunrise, exhibit an all-round red light at a height of not less
than 6 metres above the uppermost deck, and such light shall be of such intensity
as to be visible in clear atmosphere on a dark night at a distance of at least one
nautical mile.
4 Notices
A vessel on which dangerous goods is being handled shall prominently display at suitable
locations onboard two of each of the following notices –
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不准吸煙 No Smoking 不准明火 No Naked Lights
The Chinese characters and English letters shall be at least 100 mm in height.
PART 2 Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Packaged Form or in Solid Form in Bulk
5 Regulatory Requirements
5.1 Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this code, any vessel intended for the carriage of
dangerous goods in packaged form or in solid form in bulk shall -
(a) (i) in addition to complying with the fire protection requirements prescribed in
Schedule 4 of the Survey Regulation;
(ii) comply with the special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods as
stipulated in SOLAS II-2/Part C; and
(b) be in accordance with the requirements of the IMDG Code with regard to
classification, identification, marking, labelling, placarding, packing, stowage,
segregation, fire precautions and documentation.
6 Dumb Steel Lighters carrying Packaged Dangerous Goods in Freight Containers
6.1 Dumb steel lighters intended for the carriage of any class(es) of dangerous goods as
shown in the following table may, instead of complying with the section 5.1(a)(ii),
comply with the relevant requirements indicated in the following table. Dumb lighters
which carry cargoes in open-hatch type cargo hold shall meet the requirements of items A
to G; flat top barges which carry cargoes on a complete weather deck shall meet the
requirements of items A, F and G. Notwithstanding meeting the safety construction
requirements shown in the table, the carriage of such cargoes shall comply with the
control measures that embrace segregation, stowage and safe handling of dangerous
goods as imposed from time to time by the Port Control Division of the Department.
( means applicable)
Class of DG 2 4 5.2
No. Requirement 1.4 s 3 5.1 6.1 8 9
Notea Notea Notea
A Fire Pump Water Supplies

readily availability of water supplies
sufficient for 4Note d jets, each with a 18
m length hoses and Ø12 mm nozzles,
to cover the whole designated cargo
area.
Nozzles shall be of an approved
dual-purpose type (i.e., spray/jet type)         
incorporating a shutoff.
On existing vessel such fire pump may
be electrical driven submerged pump
rigged on frame fitted at shipside with
hose attached for readily uses.
On new vessel, A permanently installed
fire pump shall be fitted.
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Class of DG 2 4 5.2
No. Requirement 1.4 s a 3 a 5.1 6.1 8 9
Note Note Notea
B Electrical Installation
electrical equipment and wiring fitted
in cargo hold shall be of ignition-proof
type. However there shall not be any
 
electrical equipment or wiring fitted in     
Noteb Notec
such cargo space if classes 1.4s, 2.1
and class 3 having flashing point less
than 23 o C (closed cup test) are to be
carried.
C Detection System
fixed fire detection and fire alarm
system or a sample extraction smoke
detection system shall be fitted in
      
cargo hold. However such system
may be waived if it can be shown that
the crew can provide constant
supervision of the cargoes onboard.
D Ventilation System
power ventilation of at least 6 Note e air
changes per hour for an empty hold.
The fans shall be of ignition-proof type.
On existing vessel portable extraction
fans of sufficient power may be
provided. On new vessel,       
A fixed ventilation fan and ducting
system shall be fitted. The fans shall
be of ignition-proof
type. Suitable wire mesh guards shall
be fitted over inlet and outlet
ventilation openings.
E Bilge Pump
An independent cargo hold bilge pump
shall be provided.
Note:
(*) Bilge pump shall be of self-priming
type and of capacity not less than
  
50mm/hour multiplied by the length
and breath of the cargo hold. There
shall be two bilge wells; one on Port
and one on Starboard of the cargo hold,
connecting to the bilge pump located
outside the cargo hold.
F Portable Fire Extinguisher
A minimum of additional 3  4 kg dry
        
powder portable fire extinguishers
shall be provided.
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Class of DG 2 4 5.2
No. Requirement 1.4 s a 3 a 5.1 6.1 8 9
Note Note Notea
G Separation from Machinery Space

and Fire Protection
lifting appliance and generator engines
located on fore mast shall be partitioned
(with height not less than to the top of       
the engines) on the rear side (facing the
cargo stowage area) and the two sides.
Spark arrester shall be fitted for engine
exhaust pipes.
Note
(a) Under the provisions of the IMDG Code, stowage of following classes of dangerous goods
under deck is prohibited:
(i) class 2.3 having subsidiary risk class 2.1;
(ii) class 4.3 liquids having a flashpoint less than 23ºC.
(iii) class 5.2;
(b) Only applicable to dangerous goods evolving flammable vapour listed in the IMDG Code.
(c) Only applicable to dangerous goods having a flashpoint less than 23ºC listed in the IMDG
Code.
(d) Subject to the following conditions the vessel may equip with only 2 jets/lengths
of fire hose:
(i) when operating within Hong Kong waters；or

(ii) when operating within River Trade Limits the vessel is at all times
accompanied by a tug equipped with at least 2 jets/lengths of fire hose.
Note 1
(e) New vessel - at least 6 air changes/hr; existing vessel - at least 2 air
changes/hr.
PART 3 Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Liquid Form in Bulk
7 Carriage of Flammable Cargoes
7.1 Oil carriers and any vessel intended for carrying cargoes having a flash point of or less
than 60oC (closed cup test) shall meet the applicable structural fire protection
requirements prescribed in Schedule 4 of the Survey Regulation.
7.2 Any internal combustion engine installed on deck shall be of air, hydraulic or hand
starting. The engine exhaust pipe shall be fitted with spark-arrestor.
8 Carriage of Dangerous Liquid Chemicals
The construction and equipment of any vessel constructed or adapted and used for the
carriage in bulk of any liquid product listed in chapter 17 of the IBC Code shall comply
with the relevant requirements of the said Code.
Note1
A vessel which is when the reference to “the commencement date” of the Survey Regulation in the
definition of “new vessel” under section 2 of the Survey Regulation is substituted by “3 March
2017”.
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CHAPTER XI
VESSELS BUILT TO CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY’S RULES
AND REGULATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED CRAFT
1 General
1.1 This chapter applies to high speed craft (HSC) which are designed and built to the
requirements of rules and regulations applicable to HSC issued by a classification
society as listed in Annex A of this Code.
1.2 The requirements of this chapter apply to new vessels of HSC since 1 January 2000
operating solely within the waters of Hong Kong.
2 Intact Stability
The intact stability shall meet the relevant requirements of sections 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.11,
2.12 and annex 7 of the HSC Code1.
3 Damaged Stability
The damaged stability shall meet the relevant requirements of sections 2.6, 2.13 and
sections 2 and 3 of annex 7 of the HSC Code.
4 Seating construction, Safety belts

4.1 A seat shall be provided for each passenger and crew member for which the vessel is
certified to carry.
4.2 The installation of seats shall be such as to allow adequate access to any part of the
accommodation space. In particular, they shall not obstruct access to, or use of, any
essential emergency equipment or means of escape.
4.3 Seats and their attachments, and the structure in the proximity of the seats, shall be of a
form and design, and so arranged, such as to minimize the possibility of injury and to
avoid trapping of the passengers after the assumed damage in the collision design
condition. Dangerous projections and hard edges shall be eliminated or padded.
4.4 One-hand-release safety belts shall be provided for front row seats. The gcoll
acceleration for seat belt shall not be less than 3.
4.5 All seats, the supports and deck attachments shall have good energy-absorbing
characteristics and shall meet the requirements of annex 9 of the HSC Code.
5 Directional control system

Means for directional control in compliance with requirements of chapter 5 of the HSC
Code shall be provided.
6 Structural fire protection

6.1 The bulkheads and decks of engine room boundary shall be provided with structural
1
International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the
International Maritime Organization by resolution MSC. 36(63) (HSC Code 1994), as may be amended by the
Organization from time to time
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fire protection based on providing protection for a period of 30 minutes.
6.2 The bulkheads and decks separating wheelhouse and passenger spaces shall be
constructed with smoke-tight materials.
6.3 The requirements of sections 7.4.3.1 and 7.4.3.4 of HSC Code shall be complied with.
7 Fire detection and fixed fire extinguishing system

7.1 A fire detection system and a fixed fire extinguishing system shall be provided for
engine rooms.
7.2 A fire detection system shall be provided for compartments where fuel oil tanks are
located.
8 Remote control, alarm and safety systems

The remote control, alarm and safety systems shall meet the requirements of chapter 11
of the HSC Code.
9 Radar installations
One set of radar shall be fitted. If a radar in compliance with section 80 of the Survey
Regulation has been fitted on the vessel, no additional radar is required.
10 Wheelhouse Layout
10.1 The wheelhouse shall be designed so that an all-round view of the horizon from the
navigating workstation is obtained.
10.2 The layout of the wheelhouse shall comply with the requirements of sections
15.3.2~15.3.6 of HSC Code.
11 Documentation
Every vessel shall be provided with operating manual, route operating manual, training
manual and maintenance manual in accordance with section 18.2 of HSC Code.
12 Failure mode and effect analysis

A failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) in respect of the vessel’s directional control
systems, machinery, electrical installation and stabilization systems shall be conducted
according to the requirements in annex 4 of the HSC Code. A detailed FMEA may not
be required for a system if it meets the conditions stated in sections 4.4 and 4.5 of the
annex.
13 Operational and safety trial

The operational and safety performance of the vessel shall be demonstrated in
accordance with annex 8 of the HSC Code.
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CHAPTER XII
VESSEL SAFE OPERATION AND OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
1 General
Every vessel that is fitted with propulsion engine shall be controlled by the following
appropriate complement when underway -
(a) coxswain; and
(b) engine operator, except that specified in Schedule 3 of the Merchant Shipping
(Local Vessels ) (Certification and Licensing) Regulation (Cap. 548 sub. leg.).
2 Certificate Classes and Validity

2.1 Local certificates of competency issued before, and after commencement of the
Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels)(Local Certificates of Competency) Rules, (Local
Certificates of Competency Rules), and its validity limitations are shown in the
following table :
Certificates
Certificates issued before issued under
Vessels
the commencement of Local Certificates
Applicable
Local Certificates of Competency Rules of Competency
Rules
Local Certificate of Competency as Master of a

vessel of 300 tons and under; Up to and
Coxswain Grade 1 including 1600
Local Certificate of Competency as Trawling gross ton Note 1
Master
Up to and including
Local Certificate of Competency as Master of a 24 m length Note 2,
Coxswain Grade 2 and 26.4 m length
vessel of 60 tons and under
overall Note 3
Up to and including
Local Certificate of Competency as Master of a 15 m length Note 2,
Coxswain Grade 3 and 16.5 m length
Fishing Vessel;
overall Note 3
Local Certificate of Competency as Ferry
engineer; Engine Operator Up to and including
3000 kW
Local Certificate of Competency as Engineer for Grade 1 aggregate power
a vessel with engine power over 150 BHP
Engine Operator Up to and including

1500 kW
Grade 2 aggregate power
Local Certificate of Competency as engineer of a

vessel with engine power up to 150 BHP; Engine Operator Up to and including
750 kW aggregate
Local Certificate of Competency as Engineer of a Grade 3 power
Fishing Vessel
Note
1 If vessel’s gross tonnage is greater than 1600 or vessel’s total propulsion power is greater
than 3000kW, special consideration may be sought from the Director.
2 “Length”, as defined in Ch. I/3.1.
3 “Length overall”, as defined in Ch. I/3.1.
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2.2 Local certificate of competency as master restricted to operate a craft of not more than 10
metres in length and fitted with either a petrol outboard engine of not more than 12 kW
power or a diesel engine of not more than 38kW power within limits of permitted areas
issued before the commencement of the Local Certificates of Competency Rules shall,
unless earlier suspended or cancelled-
(a) continue in force until the date of its expiry;
(b) valid for operation within the limits of the permitted areas as shown shaded on the
map in Schedule 3 of the Local Certificates of Competency Rules; and
(c) subject to the conditions except the geographic operational limits as endorsed in the
original certificate.
2.3 Local certificate of competency as master restricted to operate in typhoon shelters only
issued before the commencement of the Local Certificates of Competency Rules shall,
unless earlier suspended or cancelled-
(a) continue in force until the date of its expiry;
(b) valid for operation in typhoon shelters only; and
(c) subject to the conditions as endorsed on the original certificate.
3 Vessel Permitted to be Operated by Combined Coxswain and Engine Operator

3.1 Except the types of vessels stated in section 3.2, and subject to the condition stated in
section 3.3, vessels equipped for unattended machinery space operation as required in Ch.
IIIA/18 when operating within Hong Kong waters may be operated under the command
of a person who is a holder of both valid coxswain certificate and valid engine operator
certificate (i.e. "combined coxswain").
3.2 The following types of mechanically propelled vessels while underway are not allowed to
be controlled by only a combined coxswain:
(a) oil carrier;
(b) dangerous goods carrier;
(c) noxious liquid substances carrier;
(d) tug;
(e) vessel of length exceeding 24 metres;
(f) vessel of total engine horsepower exceeding 1000 kW (1340 BHP);
(g) any other type of vessel as considered by the Director not suitable to be operated by
only a combined coxswain.
3.3 On a vessel commanded by only a combined coxswain, there shall be at least one crew
member with common engineering knowledge on board to assist the combined coxswain
while the vessel is underway.
4 Reporting of Accidents
It is a statutory requirement for the owner or coxswain or agent of any local vessel to
report accidents relating to collisions and fires etc. as required in Part XI of the
Ordinance.
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5 Observance of Safe Navigational Speed, Carrying Certificated Operators and
Adequate Number of Crew
5.1 When any vessel is under way, the coxswain shall ensure the vessel is proceeding at a
safe navigational speed, and diligently comply with the speed limits in the relevant
operating areas and the relevant operational requirements as promulgated in Marine
Department notices from time to time.
5.2 Any vessel owner or coxswain of the vessel shall observe any specified licensing
conditions on vessel operator requirements, including those indicated in Ch. IIIA/18,
IIIB/13, XII and Annex U-4 of this Code, in order to cope with operational needs
including helping out emergency measures etc.
6 Third Party Risks Insurance Coverage

It is the obligation of the owner and agent of any local vessel to ensure compliance with
the relevant requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Compulsory Third
Party Risks Insurance) Regulation.
7 Duties Relating to Owner and Agent of Vessel

7.1 It is the responsibility of the owner and agent of any vessel:-
(a) to ensure that the vessel is properly maintained, surveyed and certificated in
accordance with the requirements of the Ordinance and regulations as mentioned in
section 2, in addition to this Code; and
(b) to ensure that the vessel is built and constructed with adequate strength and stability,
adequacy in safety for machinery, electrical and in safety arrangement and
equipment for vessel’s intended purpose through statutory survey and certification.
7.2 It is the responsibility of the owner, agent and the coxswain of any to observe applicable
duties as indicated in the Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels)(General) Regulation and
Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels)(Certification and Licensing) Regulation, and in
particular relating to restrictions imposed under section 6 and operators holding relevant
certificates of competency etc. required on any vessel specified under sections 46 to 50 of
the latter Regulation.
8 Operational Safety Requirements on Cleanliness

8.1 The owner of a passenger carrying vessel and his agent shall ensure that vessel is kept
clean at all times as specified under section 31 of general regulation.
8.2 The owner or master of a passenger carrying vessel shall ensure the vessel is in a proper
state of cleanliness and repair, its equipment and appliances to be maintained in good
order and kept in readiness for immediate use.
9 First Aid Kit

Every vessel plying within River Trade Limits shall be provided onboard a first aid kit.
Refer to the following table for the complement of each kit.
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Name Description Quantity required
1 Triangular of Calico 110cm x 110 cm x 127 cm 4 offs
2 Conforming bandage 5cm x 2m 1 rolls

Bandage
3 5cm x 5.5m 1 rolls
(ordinary or elastic type)
Bandage
4 7.5cm x 5.5m 1 rolls
(ordinary or elastic type)
5 Tape Assorted, sterile, adhesive 10 offs
6 Dressings Sterile paraffin gauze 5 offs
7 Dressing strip 2.5cm x 5m 1 rolls
8 Absorbent cotton wool 35 gm 1 packs
9 Safety pins Rustless, size 5cm 6 offs
10 Scissors Stainless steel throughout 1 pair
11 Disinfectant 0.1 Litre
Notes:
(1) The first aid kit shall be regularly replenished as and when it is used up.
(2) The first aid kit shall be placed in conspicuously marked and easily accessible container.
(3) Ship owner/coxswain may add more contents to first aid kit to meet the need of their
operations.
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ANNEX A
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CLASSIFICATION OF VESSELS

APPLICABLE TO LOCAL VESSELS
1 American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

(i) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels under 90 metres in Length
(ii) Rules for Building and Classing High Speed Craft
(iii) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges
(iv) Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways (for vessels
operating within smooth waters)
2 Bureau Veritas (BV)

(i) Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships
(ii) Hull Structure and Arrangement for the Classification of Cargo Ships less than
65 m and Non Cargo Ships less than 90 m
(iii) Hull Arrangement, Stability and Systems for Ships less than 500 GT
(iv) Hull in Composite Materials and Plywood, Material Approval, Design
Principles, Construction and Survey
(v) Hull in Aluminium Alloys, Design Principles, Construction and Survey
(vi) Rules for the classification of high speed craft
3 China Classification Society (CCS)

(i) Rules for Classification of Sea-going Steel Ships
國內航行海船建造規範
(ii) Rules for the Construction and Classification of Coastal Boats (applicable to
vessels of length not exceeding 20 metres
沿海小船入級與建造規範
(iii) Rules for the Construction and Classification of Sea-Going High Speed Craft
海上高速船入級與建造規範
(iv) Rules for Classification of Inland Waterways Steel Ships (applicable to vessels
of length equal to or greater than 20 metres, operating in waters of Hong Kong
or River Trade Limits not exceeding 5 km from coast)
鋼質內河船舶建造規範
4 DNV - GL
(i) DNV Rules for Classification of Ships
(ii) DNV Rules for Classification of High Speed, Light Craft and Naval Surface
Craft
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5 Lloyd's Register of Shipping (LR)
(i) Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships
(ii) Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft
(applicable to high speed craft, light displacement craft, multi-hull craft, yachts
of overall length 24 m or greater and craft with draught to depth ratio less than
or equal to 0.55)
6 Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK)

(i) Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships
(ii) Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Passenger Ships
(iii) Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Inland Waterway Ships
(iv) Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Ships of Fibreglass
Reinforced Plastics
(v) Rules and Guidance for High Speed Craft
7 Register of Fishing Vessel of the People's Republic of China (RFV)

The following are applicable to fishing vessel/fishing sampan
(i) Regulation for Statutory Surveys of Fishing Vessels of the PRC – River Trade,
GRP, Wooden Sea-going and Small Steel Fishing Vessels Statutory Surveys
and Technical Regulations
《漁業船舶法定檢驗規則——內河、玻璃鋼、海洋木質及小型鋼質漁業船
舶法定檢驗技術規則》
(ii) Rules and Regulations for Construction of Sea-going Steel Fishing Vessel
《鋼質海洋漁船建造規範》
(iii) Rules and Regulations for Statutory Inspection of Fishing Vessel
《漁業船舶法定檢驗規則》
(iv) Rules and Regulations for Construction of Glass Reinforced Fibre Fishing
Vessel (applicable to fishing sampan only)
《玻璃纖維增强塑料漁業船舶建造規範》
Note
(1) The lists include the current rules and regulations applicable to local vessels issued by 7
classification societies/recognized authority and are not exhaustive. Rules and regulations issued
by other authorized organizations; and alternative standards may be considered.
(2) Hull scantlings and engine shafting calculations shall be verified and stamped by the respective
Classification Society/Recognized Authority.
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ANNEX B
FREEBOARD MARK
1 Position of Marks
On receiving particulars of the assigned freeboard, the owner of the Class II vessel
concerned or his agent shall cause to be marked on each side of the vessel, to the
satisfaction of the Director or competent surveyor, the appropriate marks in
accordance with this Annex.
2 Method of Marking
2.1 The lines described in section 3 shall be marked in such a manner as to make them
plainly visible. They shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark background or in
black on a light background.
2.2 On steel or aluminium vessels, the marks shall be made by cutting plate or welding
bead; on wooden vessels, the marks shall be cut into the planking to a depth of not less
than 3 mm; on glass reinforced plastic (GRP) vessels, the marks shall be permanently
affixed to the sides of the vessel by bonding or some other effective method.
3 Details of Marks
A Class II vessel to which this Part applies shall be marked on each side at amidships,
with a deck line and freeboard line as follows -
Deckline
Assigned
Freeboard
Midship
(a) The deck line shall be a horizontal line of 300 mm in length and 25 mm in
breadth marked amidships with its upper edge passing through the point where
the continuation outwards of the upper surface of the freeboard deck intersects
the outer surface of the shell. Where the deck is partly sheathed amidships, the
upper edge of the deck line shall pass through the point where the continuation
outwards of the upper surface of the actual sheathing at amidships intersects
the outer surface of the shell.
(b) The horizontal freeboard line shall be 380 mm in length and 25 mm in breadth,
and 2 additional lines each 75 mm in length and 25 mm in breadth, shall be
located with their upper edges at distances of 150 mm, one above, and one
below, the upper edge of the horizontal freeboard line. All horizontal lines shall
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be at right angles to a vertical line 325 mm in depth and 25 mm in width which
bisects the horizontal lines.
(c) The assigned freeboard shall be measured from the upper edge of the deck line
to the upper edge of the horizontal freeboard line.
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ANNEX D
STABILITY WHEN LIFTING
1 Conditions to be computed
A vessel's various loading conditions at free running and at the worst condition of
combination of hook load and outreach of hook shall be computed.
2 Stability Standard
2.1 If the vessel's hull proportions fall within any one of the following limits:
(a) Beam / depth 3.40~4.75; or

(b) Length / beam 3.20~4.50; or
(c) Draft / depth 0.60~0.85
it is sufficient if the vessel owner can demonstrate that the vessel, at the condition
stated in paragraph 1, will not heel beyond the limits of one-half of the freeboard or
one-half of the draft, whichever occurs first.
2.2 Any vessel which hull proportions fall beyond the limits stated in 2.1 above, shall
meet the stability standard prescribed below:
At the worst loading condition (maximum load/maximum outreach condition), the

residual area contained between GZ curve and heeling arm curves, in m-rad, up to the
smallest of the following angles:
(a) the angle corresponding to the maximum GZ
(b) the downflooding angle
(c) 400
shall not be less than:

0.053 m-rad if the vessel operates solely within Hong Kong waters; or
0.080 m-rad if the vessel operates in River Trade Limits.
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Annex E
APPROXIMATE DETERMINATION OF STABILITY
Part 1 Simple Inclining Test
1 General
1.1 The simple inclining test is to ascertain the angle of heel a vessel would occur when 2/3
of the persons distributed on one side of the vessel and 1/3 on the other side. The
objective being that it should be ensured that no angle of heel exceeding 7 will arise as a
result of the movement of persons from one side of the vessel to the other side.
2 Test Procedure
2.1 The vessel should be tested with weights to represent the fully laden service condition.
2.2 The weights should be disposed, as far as practicable, with their centres of gravity in the
correct vertical and lateral positions having regard also to those vessels where persons
should be taken as congregated at 0.3 m2 each on the uppermost deck or decks to which
they have access.
2.3 The test should be carried out in the following manner: -

(a) the vessel is to be loaded with weights as described above,
(b) calculate a heeling moment equal to 1/12th the weight of the persons (W)
multiplied by the extreme breadth (B) of the vessel (WB/12),
(c) transfer weights from one side of the vessel to the other side in 3 equal increments
such that the final heeling moment is equal to WB/12, the same vertical CG of the
whole being maintained.
The weights and the distance that are moved together with the angle of heel
should be recorded for each of the 3 moves.
(d) restore all the weights to their original positions and record angle of heel when
they are restored,
(e) repeat (c) moving weights from opposite side,
(f) repeat (d),
(g) if the angle of heel exceeds 7 during the test, the owner might add ballast weight
and to repeat the test procedures (c), (d), (e) and (f). The weight and position of
such ballast should be recorded.
3 Acceptance of Stability
3.1 As a general rule, no vessel will be accepted where the angle of heel exceeds 7 as a
result of a heeling moment of WB/12 or any greater heeling moment that could be
expected to arise in service.
3.2 In any case where an angle of heel exceeding 4 has arisen as a result of a heeling
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moment of WB/12, the seating and other arrangements of the vessel should be examined
to see whether a heeling moment greater than WB/12 could be expected to arise in
service. If this is found to be so, proper measure should be taken to avoid an angle of heel
greater than 7 would arise as a result of this heeling moment.
Part 2 Rolling Period Test
4 General
The rolling period is the duration for one complete oscillation, i.e. starting from the
extreme end of a roll to one side of the vessel, moves right across to the other extreme
side and returns to the original starting point.
5 Test Procedure
(a) The test should be conducted in harbour, in smooth water with the minimum
interference from wind and tide.
(b) The mooring should be slack. A reasonable clearance at the sides of the vessel
should be maintained to avoid making any contact during its rolling.
(c) Weights which are liable to swing or liable to move (e.g. a drum) should be
secured against such movement. The free surface effects of slack tanks should be
kept as small as is practicable.
(d) The vessel is made to roll (e.g. by rhythmically lifting up and putting down a
weight far off middle-line; by people running athwartships in unison; or by any
other means). As soon as this forced rolling has commenced the vessel is allowed
to roll freely and naturally.
(e) By means of a stopwatch, the time is taken for not less than about five complete
oscillations.
(f) After allowing the roll to completely fade away, repeat the operations in
paragraphs (d) and (e) twice and time recorded.
6 Determination of Metacentric Height (GM)
(a) From the total time for the total number of oscillations made, calculate the mean
time (say T seconds) for one complete oscillation.
(b) The metacentric height GMo is to be determined from the following formula:
GMo = (0.77 B/T)2

where
B = extreme breadth of vessel in metres
(Note: the formula is valid for motor dry cargo vessel of length not more than 24
metres in lightweight condition).
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Annex I-1
VISIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR WHEELHOUSE
Regarding navigation bridge visibility, new vessels of 45m and over in length shall comply with the
Regulation 22, Chapter V of the SOLAS; new vessels of 12m to 45m in length shall comply with
the following paragraphs 1 to 12; new vessels of under 12m in length should comply as far as
practicable to the requirements for larger vessels as set out in this Code of Practice.
Requirements for new vessels of 12m to 45m in length are as follows.
1. The view of the sea surface from the conning position (it is defined in this Code of Practice as
the main steering position controlled by the coxswain in wheelhouse) shall not be obscured by
more than two ship lengths, or 500 m, whichever is the less, forward of the bow to 10 degrees
on either side under all conditions of draught, trim, deck weight and cargo handling gear.
Attention should be drawn on the blind sector created on tankers whilst in lightweight condition.
2. No blind sector caused by cargo, cargo handling gear or other obstructions (e.g. securing bars
fitted on window) outside of the wheelhouse forward of the beam which obstructs the view of
the sea surface as seen from the conning position, shall exceed 10 degrees. The total arc of blind
sectors shall not exceed 20 degrees. The clear sectors between blind sectors shall be at least 5
degrees. However, in the view described in para. 1, each individual blind sector shall not exceed
5 degrees;
3. The horizontal field of vision from the conning position shall extend over an arc of not less than
225 degrees, that is from right ahead to not less than 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side
of the ship.
4. From each bridge wing the horizontal field of vision of vision shall extend over an arc of at least
225 degrees, that is from at least 45 degrees on the opposite bow through right ahead and then
from right ahead to right astern through 180 degrees on the same side of the ship.
5. From the main steering position the horizontal field of vision shall extend over an arc from right
ahead to at least 60 degrees on each side of the ship.
6. The ship’s side shall be visible from bridge wing.
7. The height of the lower edge of the wheelhouse front windows above bridge deck should be
kept as low as possible. In no case shall the lower edge present an obstruction to the forward
view.
8. The upper edge of the wheelhouse front windows shall allow a forward view of the horizon, for
a person with a height of eye of not less than 1600 mm above the deck at the conning position,
when the ship is pitching in seas.
9. Framing between the wheelhouse windows shall be kept to a minimum and not be installed
immediately forward of any workstation.
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10. To help avoid reflections, the bridge front windows shall be inclined from the vertical plane top
out, at an angle of not less than 10 degrees and not more than 25 degrees.
11. Polarized and tinted windows shall not be fitted.
12. At all time, regardless of weather conditions, at least two of the forward windows shall provide
a clear view, and in addition depending on the wheelhouse configuration, an additional number
of windows shall provide a clear view.
13. On ships of unconventional design which, in the opinion of the Director, cannot comply with
this Annex, arrangements shall be provided to achieve a level of visibility that is as near as
practical to that prescribed in this Annex.
Requirement for existing vessels
It is required that existing vessels have a clear view ahead from the steering position and where
practicable, comply with the requirements in this Code.
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Checklist for Engine Inspection Annex I-2
( to be completed by Engine Workshop except Part 3 )
[Note : This form is applicable to mechanized vessels installed with propulsion and generator engines ]
Name of Vessel : C.O.O. No.:________________________
Type of Engine :
Engine Model :
Engine Serial No.:
Part 1 : Inspection item Yes No N/A Remarks

Cylinder head
Valves, inlet/exhaust
Liners and jackets Hydraulic test
Pistons and gudgeon pins
Bottom end bearings
Cooling system Hydraulic test
Injectors Injectors calibration report shall be submitted
Fuel system Fuel pump calibration report shall be submitted
Crankshaft/main bearing/Camshaft system Inspection report shall be submitted
Governors
Turbocharger Inspection report shall be submitted
Lubrication system
Starting system
Electrical system
Control system
Instrumentation and monitoring system
Mounting and alignment
Detailed engine maintenance report attached
Part 2 : Maintenance Workshop Particulars

Name of Responsible Person : Tel.:
Position / Rank : Date :
Responsible Person's Signature : Tel :
Name of Engine Workshop : Company Chop :
Company Address :
Business Registration No. :
Part 3: Vessel Owner Declaration

I have inspected the open up and overhaul of engine on
_____________________________________
Actual Completion date: Signature/Chop:
Name of Owner/Coxswain/Engine Operator
Telephone No. :
Note : (1) Please use separate sheets if inspections are conducted by more than one workshop.
(2) Officers of Marine Department or Authorized Surveyors/Organizations reserve the right to inspect and
dismantle the engine if necessary.
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Annex I-3
Checklist for Gearbox Inspection
( to be completed by Maintenance Workshop except Part 3 )
[ Note : This form is applicable to mechanized vessels installed with gearboxes for propulsion ]
Name of Vessel : C.O.O. No.: ________________________

Type of Gearbox :
Gearbox Model :
Gearbox Serial No.:
Part 1 : Inspection item Yes No N/A Remarks

Casing
Gears and shafts
Disc
Clutch system
Bearings
Gasket and seal
Gearbox control system
Cooling system Hydraulic test
Hydraulic system
Lubrication system
Instrumentation and monitoring system
Mounting and alignment
Other items
Detailed gearbox maintenance report attached
Part 2 : Maintenance Workshop Particulars
Name of Responsible Person : Tel.:
Position / Rank : Date :
Responsible Person's Signature : Tel :
Name of Maintenance Workshop : Company Chop :
Company Address :
Business Registration No. :
Part 3: Vessel Owner Declaration

I have inspected the open up and overhaul of gearbox on ______________________________________
Actual Completion date: Signature/Chop:
Name of Owner/Coxswain/Engine Operator
Telephone No. :
Note: (1) Use separate sheets if inspections are conducted by more than one workshop.
(2) Marine Department Officers or Authorized Surveyors/Organizations reserve the right to inspect and
dismantle the gearbox if necessary.
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Annex I-5A
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF MAIN ENGINE
1 Document/Data/Drawing to be Submitted
1.1 Proof of sales of the new / used engine;
1.2 Type Approval Certificate / Maker Certificate certified Marine Type of the new/used
engine;
1.3 The added weight, vertical centre of gravity (VCG) and longitudinal centre of gravity
(LCG) of new new/used main engine and its accessories;
1.4 The percentage of the added weight based on the lightship weight;
1.5 Engine Seating Arrangement for approval (if any modification);
1.6 Piping Arrangement for approval (if any modification);
1.7 When replacing engine power output is more than 130kW, it shall comply requirements
in Annex I-10.
2 Devices to be Provided and Fitted

2.1 Main engine automatic shut-off and alarm arrangements (see remarks for applicable
vessels)
2.2 Main engine emergency stopping device in the wheelhouse (all vessels);
2.3 A silencer or expansion chamber should be fitted on the exhaust pipe (all vessels);
2.4 Existing gearbox and shafting system should be in acceptable condition (all vessels).
3 Fee and Form to be Done by Owner

3.1 Appropriate fees are to be paid in advance and surveys are to be arranged at appropriate
stages;
3.2 “Form Survey 6B” is to be completed and returned to this office for further action.
4 Inspection/Measurement to be Taken
4.1 Inspection of device of para. 2.3;
4.2 Testing of all safety devices of 2.1, 2.2 and general inspection of 2.4;
4.3 Lightship weight verification (inclining experiment if required);
4.4 Inspection of modified items; and
4.5 The engine should be stripped down and inspected by MD officer/authorized inspecting
personnel (used engine only).
Remarks:
Types of new vessels applicable in accordance with Ch. IIIA/8.4:

(i) Oil tanker carrying cargo oil having a flash point not exceeding 60°C (closed cup test);
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(ii) Dangerous goods carrier;
(iii) Noxious liquid substances carrier;
(iv) Tug;
(v) Category A vessels that may ply beyond Hong Kong waters.
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Annex I-5B
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF GENERATOR SET
1 Document/Data/Drawing to be Submitted
1.1 Proof of sales of the new generator set;
1.2 Maker Certificate certifying that the new/used generator set is of Marine Type;
1.3 The added weight, vertical centre of gravity (VCG) and longitudinal centre of gravity
(LCG) of new new/used main engine and its accessories;
1.4 The percentage of the added weight based on the lightship weight;
1.5 Engine Seating Arrangement for approval; (if any modification);
1.6 Piping Arrangement for approval; (if any modification);
1.7 Electrical Arrangement / Revised Electrical Arrangement; (if any modification);
1.8 Main Switchboard Wiring Diagram; (if any modification);
1.9 A.C. Electrical System Diagram. (if any modification);
1.10 When replacing engine power output is more than 130kW, it shall comply requirements
in Annex I-10.
2 Devices to be Provided and Fitted

2.1 A silencer or expansion chamber should be fitted on the exhaust pipe (all vessels).
3 Fee and Form to be Done by Owner

3.1 Appropriate fees are to be paid in advance and surveys are to be arranged at appropriate
stages;
3.2 “Form Survey 6B” is to be completed and returned to this office for further action.
4 Inspection/Measurement to be Taken
4.1 Lightship weight verification (inclining experiment if required).
4.2 Inspection of modified items.
4.3 The engine should be stripped down and inspected by MD officer/authorized inspecting
personnel (used engine only).
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Annex I-5C
REQUIREMENTS FOR WAIVING INCLINING EXPERIMENT

AFTER THE ADDITION / REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE(S)
OR MINOR MODIFICATION
1 Technical Requirements
In general speaking, the Inclining Experiment can be waived subject to the total
increased/decreased weight of the engine and its accessories or minor modification do not
exceed 2% of lightship weight (which was measured in the last inclining test) and the
following conditions:
(a) Heel is not more than 5 degree;
(b) Ship’s trim in any probable loading condition does not make the passenger deck
less than 300mm above deepest loaded waterline;
(c) The intact and damage stability (where applicable) comply with the requirements
of Ch. IV/1.3 and 2 respectively;
(d) Minimum freeboard complies with the requirements of Ch. IV/1.2.
(e) Comply with the applicable requirements of this Code.
2 Information to be Submitted
(a) The added/decreased weight, vertical centre of gravity (VCG) and longitudinal
centre of gravity (LCG) of engine and its accessories or proposed modification.
(b) The lightship weight and longitudinal centre of gravity (LCG) calculation with the
percentage change.
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Annex I-8
GUIDANCE NOTES FOR INSPECTION OF
LANDING PLATFORM, LANDING PONTOON
PART 1 LANDING PLATFORM and LANDING PONTOON of other than that

included in PART 2
Landing Platform is defined as a floating structure having construction in the form of floating
bridge or overhang platform supported by objects with sufficient flotation, used for embarking
and disembarking of any people from vessels other than ferry vessels, kaitos and floating
restaurants.
1. At the first time of licensing, photos and drawings of general arrangement of Landing
Platform should be submitted for record purpose
2. At least one life buoy for each platform should be provided for marine work or landing
purposes
3. At least one fire extinguisher for each platform should be fitted for marine work or
machinery fitted on board
4. If the platforms are used in the night time, adequate illumination should be provided. An all
round white light should be installed if a location of platform is within the marine traffic
area.
5. If two or more platforms chained together to form a single walkway, the requirement of
provision of life buoy may be reduced appropriately to suit the conditions.
6. A notice board for the maximum allowable passengers on transit to be installed on board or
adjacent to landing area.
7. The lightship freeboard at four corners will be recorded in the licence book
8. A visual inspection for structure will be carried out. The structural scantling for deck
loading may be submitted for approval subject to the working condition, shape and size of
the landing platform.
9. A simple inclining experiment for the landing platform may be carried out for approval in
the present of surveyor. The simple inclining experiment requires that the angle of heel
should not be greater than 7° and the deck edge should not be immersed, when the
passengers distributed on the platform with 2/3 of the passengers standing on one side of the
platform and 1/3 on the other side. The simple inclining experiment can be replaced by an
acceptable naval architecture calculation.
10. The landing platform is to be surveyed afloat every two years. A written declaration from
owner stating the landing platform is in good operating condition is to be provided in the
alternate year when survey is not carried out.
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Note : Fire Fighting and Life Saving requirements are indicated in the Survey Regulation.
PART 2 LANDING PONTOON for PASSENGER USE
Item Nos 2, 3,7, 8, 9 and 10 of this Part applies only to new vesselNote1
1. “Landing pontoon for passenger use” is defined as a vessel with pontoon type hull form, to
be made fast to shore or moored at midstream, used for embarking and disembarking of
people from vessels of ferry vessels, launches, kaitos and floating restaurants. According to
Schedule 1 of the Survey Regulation landing pontoon is categorized as a Category B
vessel.
2. When applying for first licence, the construction plans and stability information approval;
and initial surveys to be carried out per chapter II of this Code for items applicable to
Category B vessels.
3. The construction is to follow requirements of chapter IIIB of this Code, and scantlings to
class rules. Due regard is to be paid to safety of passengers during transit viz, handrails,
non-slip deck and ramp surfaces, adequate illuminations, etc.
4. Life saving appliances (lifebuoy, buoyant lifeline, self-igniting light (for new vessel of
L≥37 m) are to be provided per Schedule 3, Part 2, Table 3 of Survey Regulation. Note that
lifejacket is not required according to Note (2) of Table 3.
5. Fire-fighting apparatuses (FFA) are to be provided per Schedule 4, Table 3 of Survey

Regulation. If there is no fuel oil or engine installations fitted on board no FFA is required
according to Note (1)(a) of Table 3.
6. Lights and sound signals are to be fitted per Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Signals of
Distress and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations, Cap. 369 sub. Leg. N. Side lights, stern
light and anchor light are to be fitted if vessel is intended for operation in midstream; and
anchor light (all round white light) only if the vessel is to be made fast to shore.
7. The vessel, when in the fully loaded condition (with full number of passengers and ballast
water (if any)), etc. should have at least a freeboard in accordance with Chapter IV of this
Code applicable to L&FV.
8. The intact stability of vessel should be assessed per Chapter IV of this Code applicable to
L&FV, except the turning stability.
The vessel may instead meet the equivalent standard stipulated in recommended by IMO if
it is not practical to meet the stability criteria for L&FV, due to its geometric characteristics
(e.g. the ratio of beam / depth is exceeding 2.5).
Note1
A vessel which is when the reference to “the commencement date” of the Survey Regulation in the
definition of “new vessel” under section 2 of the Survey Regulation is substituted by “3 March
2017”.
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9. The maximum number of passengers is to be determined at the scale of 4P/m2 on deck
areas accessible to passengers.
10. A notice board for the maximum number of passengers on transit to be installed on board
or adjacent to landing area.
11. After licensing the vessel is to be surveyed afloat every two years; and surveyed on slip
every 6 years. A written declaration from owner stating the landing pontoon is in good
operating condition is to be provided in the alternate year when survey is not carried out.
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ANNEX I-9
HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS
The Merchant Shipping (Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships)

Regulation (Cap. 413N) which comes into effect on 1 January 2017 is to implement the
International Convention on Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships. 2001. The
requirements of the Regulation are highlighted as follows:
(1) Any vessel must not, on or after the commencement date of the regulation, bear any
organotin compounds that act as biocides in the anti-fouling system of the vessel. If a
vessel bore any organotin compounds that act as biocides in its anti-fouling system
before the commencement date, it must, as from that date, bear a coating that forms a
barrier to the compounds.
(2) Any vessel of 400 gross tonnage or above and engaged in international voyages must
be subject to survey for the issue / endorsement of International Anti-Fouling System
Certificates.
(3) Any vessel of 24 meters or more in length, less than 400 gross tonnage and engaged in
international voyages, the owner and the master of which must ensure that a
declaration that is made in respect of anti-fouling system of the vessel is kept on board
the vessel.
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Annex I-10
Implementation of the Requirements of
Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 to Locally Licensed Vessels
The new Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution) Regulation, CAP 413P has entered
into force on 1 July 2016. The regulation is to implement the requirements of MARPOL Annex
VI in Hong Kong. The Marine Department Notice (MDN) No. 39 of 2016 promulgated on 6
April 2016 gives details of the relevant requirements applicable to local vessels under the
regulation. The MDN 39 of 2016 is available at the following URL:
http://www.mardep.gov.hk/en/notices/pdf/mdn16039.pdf
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Annex J-1
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF INITIAL SURVEY FOR

LICENSING OF NEWLY BUILT WOODEN VESSELS
1. General Requirement
Due to the difference in hull form and the structure pattern, if the arrangement of main
longitudinal structural component and the section scantling satisfy the total section area
of the various components in the midship region, it is allowed to adequately adjust the
section scantling of various components in the deck and the ship's bottom part (below
bilge keel).
2. Inspection before Commencement of Work
2.1. Examination of raw material
2.1.1. Examine whether the material quality, strength and performance of primary structural
components for the construction of ship are conformed to the requirements of drawings,
rules and standards.
2.1.2. Besides the natural contorted material used in the curving shape structure, the timber
wood used on ship should be fully exsiccated.
2.1.3. According to the toughness of different types of tree, it may be divided into hard wood
(如坤旬、紅稠、柞、櫟、榆、水曲柳、黃菠蘿、樟、槐、柚、柯、梢等) and soft wood
(如紅松、落葉松、馬尾松、杉柏、桉等) two major types.
The components of bulkhead base, stem, stern frame, rudder post, stern centre girder,
stern side girder, bracket, bulkhead stiffeners etc should used hard wood. Keel plate,
side planking and engine bed plate should used hard wood or high quality pine wood
2.1.4. Whether it is planking or batten, the front side should be facing outward when installed.
And the reverse side (tree ring side)should be facing inward
2.1.5. Defects and limitation of usage of timber material can refer to the relevant requirements
of recognized classification societies or flag administrations.
2.2 Building yard should submit the important construction workmanship to Marine
Department for approval.
2.3 Examine the workshop for pre-fabrication of frames and ensure the workshop is neat and
solid.
3. Hull Inspection
3.1. According to approved drawing, inspect whether the material and dimensions of all
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components and shell plate are conformed to the approved drawing or the relevant
requirements of recognized classification societies or flag administrations. Keel plate,
engine bed and rubbing strake should use hard wood. If good quality pine wood is to be
used, permission from Marine Department to be obtained.
3.2. When laying the keel, surveyor should check the size and type of the joint. Also check
whether two hard wood treenails are effectively piled at the centre line of the joint.
3.3. To inspect the structural style of stem, stern frame structural style, and whether the
connections of other components are fasten and reliable.
3.4. Spot check the quality of the constitution of frames, the deviation of the half breadth of the
frames at waterline should not be greater than 3mm. The quality of the joint should
conform to the relevant requirement.
To survey the position of the frame installed on the keel and the deviation of the level of
left and right, the deviation should not be greater than 4mm. If distortion appeared after
the installation, corresponding corrective process should be carried out before the
construction can continue.
3.5. The end of the joints of longitudinal structure, side shell and deck plating, except there is
limitation in the structure, should fit in the transverse aggregate and fastened by bolts.
The contact face must be closely fitted. The shifted distance between planks in way of
the joints should satisfy the relevant requirements of recognized classification societies or
flag administrations.
3.6. The side shell plating and frame should be closely fitted; the contact area should not be less
than 90% of the total contact area. The contact face should be spread with putty. The
gap of plank seam between every plate should meet the requirements of recognized
classification societies or flag administrations.
3.7. The joints of garboard plate and sub-garboard plate should avoid placing under the engine
base, the connection to the two sides of the keel plate should be suitably process and
closely fitted.
3.8. Deck plating and beams should be closely fitted. The contact face should be spread with
putty. The gap of plank seam between every plate should meet the requirements of
recognized classification societies or flag administrations.
3.9. According to the approved drawings, inspect the installation position of the engine bed
plate. The deviation should not be greater than 5mm. If the installation position
changed, permission must be obtained from surveyor.
The lower surface of engine bed plate and the upper surface of side shell frame should be
closely fitted. The un-contact face of each side shell frame should not be more than 30%
of the total contact face. The thickness of the outside engine base plate should not be less
than 60mm.
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4. The Installation and Process of Hull Components
4.1. Inspect the condition of the process of the surface of the hull main components, the smooth
finish of the surface should conform to the relevant requirement.
4.2. Mast post, rudder stock and others round shape components should be fine processed.
4.3. The adjoining plane of stern frame and stern tube, mutual adjoining plane of parts of
combination stern tube should be precise processed, the surface can be rough machining.
4.4. Engine bed plate surface should be precise processed, other surface allow fine processed.
4.5. Measurement of main components of hull dimensions, the tolerances should not be more
than the following required value:
a) The allowable deviation of material of keel, keelson, stem, stern frame, rudder
stock, stern tube: length is ±0.3%; wide is ±1%; thickness (height) is ±1%
b) The allowable deviation of material of garboard plating, ship side planking, deck
planking, longitudinal girder, beam stringer: width is ±5 mm; thickness is ±4mm.
c) The allowable deviation of deck beam, hatch end beam, half beam, hatch side
girder, hatch coaming, engine base plate, deck plate, side planking: width is ±4mm,
thickness is ±2mm.
d) The allowable deviation of the height of side frame is ±3%
4.6. The allowable deviation of the hull principal dimensions:
a) The allowable deviation of ship length (L) is ±0.3%
b) The allowable deviation of ship breadth (B) is ±0.3%
c) The allowable deviation of ship depth (D) is ±0.4%
d) The allowable deviation of stem, centre line of stern frame and centre line of keel
should not be greater than 5mm
e) The allowable deviation of centre line of tailshaft and centre line of rudder stock
should not be greater than 3mm
f) The width of side frame at waterline level should not be greater than 0.3% of the
width of waterline
5. Inspection of Nails, Screws and Bolts
5.1. Examine the strength performance test report of the connection of material, verify the
whether the machined dimension of the connecting piece conform to the requirements.
5.2. Check whether the number and arrangement of nails, screws and bolts for connection of
each component are conforming to the relevant requirements.
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5.3. Check whether the size of the hole drilled for nails and bolts during fabrication with
diameter 1mm less than the diameter of the nails and bolts to be fitted. Check whether
the nails and bolts inserted into each component are fastened.
5.4. When using nails and bolts, gasket (rove) should be added. Before insert, the head should
wrap with 2 to 3 layer of yarn (or rattan) soaked with putty. The nut of the bolts should
be in the inboard of the hull.
5.5. The end of the joints of longitudinal structure, side shell and deck plating, except there is
limitation in the structure, should fit in the transverse aggregate and fastened by bolts.
The contact face must be closely fitted.
5.6. Except due to special condition in the structure, all nails, ends of bolts and the top surface
of screws installed on board should be embedded 3mm to 10mm under the surface of
components, and plastered by putty.
6. Caulk and Watertight
6.1. General requirement of caulking of hull
6.1.1. Caulking must not be carried out on any components when nails, screws and bolts are not
in fasten condition or the timber is in wet condition.
6.1.2. The seam of all components such as hull plating, deck plating, deck house, bulkhead of
superstructure and watertight transverse bulkhead, etc after caulking and all nails, screw
and bolts should be plastered to ensure the watertightness and surface smoothness of the
hull.
6.1.3. In the important watertight position, such as side planking, deck plating, watertight
transverse bulkhead and water tank, etc, “clinching”and“spike nail”for connection of
seam should be applied at suitable distance (about 100mm).
6.1.4. When the depth of crackle on the hull surface components exceeds 1/10 the thickness of
the material, repair by caulking should be carried out. When there is decay, borer or other
defects on components, patch should be applied (remove all the defected timber and inert
the filler material of the caulk) to bride and fill up. For larger area, should gouge and
clinching, and then patch to increase the adhesive strength.
6.1.5. The edge of the seam of the two plank should be beveled, the seam should be in “V”
shape when place in position together.
6.1.6. The seam between two planks should be as close as possible. If the thickness of plank is
less than 60mm, the outside gap of the seam should not be greater than 5mm, the inside
gap of the seam should not be greater than 3mm. If the thickness of the plank is greater
than 60mm, the outside gap of the seam should not be greater than 8mm, the inside gap of
the seam should not be greater than 3mm.
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6.1.7. The gap of the seam of hull plating, deck plating cannot meet the about requirement, it is
allowed to use clinching to process.
6.2. The requirements of caulking technique
6.2.1. Caulking layer included bottom putty, filling material and top putty three parts. The
bottom putty should be a smaller amount and evenly spread, do not put excessive putty.
The filing material should be shredded into small piece and squeezed into the seam.
After squeezed into the seam should have a recess of 2 ~ 5 mm. After the external area
of the filler about 30% ~ 35% desiccated, the seam should be plastered by putty. The
putty should be leveled with the surface of the plank.
6.2.2. The overlapping of the same putty connection should not be less than 100mm and should
be repeatedly kneaded.
6.2.3. For double side caulk, caulking to be carried out in the inboard side before the outboard
side. The depth of the caulk of the seam in the inboard side should be 10% ~ 20% of the
plank thickness. The depth of the caulk of the seam in the outboard side should be 50%
~ 60% of the plank thickness. For single side caulk, the depth of the caulk should be
60% ~ 70% of the plank thickness.
6.2.4. If the putty is not congealed 15 days after the completion of the caulking of the hull, the
reason to be find out and take necessary action.
6.3. Inspection of caulking material
6.3.1. Examine whether the yarn, gauze, rattan and putty are conforming the requirements of
recognized classification societies or flag administrations.
6.3.2. Examine the certificate of the product of wood oil, whether the physical properties are
conforming the requirements of recognized classification societies or flag administrations.
The following simple testing methods can be used during survey to verify:
a) Smell: Whether there is a special odour of the wood oil;
b) Colour: Whether the oil is clear. The colour of good oil is pure and no impurity;
c) Viscosity: Use a rod to soak some oil and drop into still and clear water. Check
whether the oil will congregate into a circular droplet and not diffuse. If the oil
quickly diffused into the water, it means water content is high and it fake oil;
d) Boil: Put a spoon of wood oil into an iron pan, heat to 250oC ~ 290oC temperature.
If the oil can form a honeycomb shape solid, the wood oil is pass.
6.4. Hull Tightness Test
6.4.1. After all the putty of the vessel dried up, tightness test is to be carried out before
launching of the vessel. Surveyor can deem necessary the condition of the vessel to
decide which part to be tested. During the test, no leakage occur in the part tested is
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considered acceptable.
6.4.2. There are three types of tightness test, flood test, hose test and spray test:
a) Flood test: the height of the flooding to be up to maximum loaded draught for not less
than 1 hour;
b) Hose test: The nozzle diameter for the test should not be less than 16mm. During
the test, the height of the water jet should not be less than 10m and the distance
between the nozzle and the testing area should not be greater than 3m;
c) Spray test: Use water spray to testing area and simulate the windy and rainy weather
condition.
6.4.3. Flood test is applicable for the hull shell plate and water tank bulkhead; hose test is
applicable for deck plate, deck house bulkhead and hatch cover; spray test is suitable for
skylight of engine room, windows and doors of bridge and other windows and doors to
open area.
6.4.4. When it is difficult to carry out tightness test when the vessel is on slipway, the tightness
test can be carried out after the launching of the vessel with the approval from the
surveyor.
7. Special Requirements and Inspection of Machinery and Electrical Installation
7.1. Inspection of main engine and gearbox installation
7.1.1. Main engine and gear box seating should have adequate strength and rigidity. The
roughness of upper and lower contact area of seating should not exceed 6.3μm, and the
tolerance of the total length of plane should not exceed 0.10mm. The holding down
fitted bolts of engine should not be less than 15% of the total bolts and minimum should
have 4 fitted bolts. At least 2 fitted bolts are to be fitted for gearbox.
7.1.2. The foundation and the engine bed plate should be uniformly contact, the contact area
should not be less than 75%.
7.1.3. One to three layer of metallic liners may be used for adjusting the space between the
engine bed plate and foundation, and preventive measure is to be provided to avoid
loosen of fitted bolts.
7.1.4. The gap between side frame and the casing of main engine and gear box shall not be less
than 25 mm.
7.1.5. If the main engine has been installed on the slipway, the main engine and the shafting
system to be re-examined after 48 hours of the launching of the vessel.
7.2. Inspection of lightning protection system
7.2.1. All wooden fishing vessels should be fitted with lightning protection.
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7.2.2. Air terminals should be made from copper rod of not less than 12mm diameter or iron rod
of not less than 25mm diameter, and project at least 150mm above the top of the vessel
(or fittings).
7.2.3. Down conductors should have a minimum cross sectional area of 70mm2 for copper tape
or 100mm2 for iron tape. The tape shall be solidly connected between air terminal and
earth plate.
7.2.4. Down conductors should be securely connected between air terminal and earth plate.
The earth plate shall be installed on exterior of hull shell plate and ensure the plate
remain immersed when the vessel is rolling. The earth plate shall be of copper and the
area shall not be less than 0.2m2. The earth plate shall not be painted.
7.3. Inspection of earthing of electrical appliance
All electrical appliances should be earthed. The requirements of main earth plate and
lightning earth plate are the same. However, the two systems shall not be connected to
the same earth plate.
Note: The above are made reference to the relevant requirements of “The ‘Ocean Fishing Vessels
Statutory Survey Standard 2003’ of Register of Fishing Vessels of the People’s Republic of
China”
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Annex J-2
HULL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

(OPERATION INSPECTION)OF WOODEN VESSEL
1. General Requirements
1.1. If the components or parts of the hull of wooden vessel under operation, exceed the
required erosion (decay) limitation as specified in the following Table. The repair or
renewal shall be carried out according to the requirements of original building.
Limitation of erosion (decay) of main components of hull
Serial
Components Type of erosion, decay Allowable erosion limit
No.
Depth exceeding 20% of the
thickness;
1 Keel, keelson Normal borer, decay
Partial depth exceeding 30% of
the thickness
2 Hull shell plate Borer, decay, wear down
thickness
3 Deck plate Wear down, decay
thickness
Stem, rudder stock,
4 deck beam, hatch side Rotten
thickness
girder
Partial depth exceeding 25% of
Side frame and it the thickness;
5 Erosion
stiffeners Area of erosion more than 25%
of the surface
1.2. On hull shell plate, main deck and other external and internal longitudinal components. If
the depth and area of the wear and tear or decay affect the fastening function of the nails
and bolts or cannot carry out caulking and there is leakage. The repair or renewal shall
be carried out according to the requirements of original building.
1.3. Before docking of the vessel, the fuel tank, cargo hold, fish hold, refrigerating hold and
water tank, etc should be emptied. Blocking should be properly arranged to avoid local
concentration of loading.
1.4. Inspect of hull of wooden vessel also need to conform the relevant requirements of Chapter
II of this Code.
2. Annual Survey
2.1. In general external inspection of each part of the hull is to be carried out. Particular
attention will be paid on the main structural components of amidship and forward side
planking (planking), rubbing strake, bulwark stay, bulwark stringer, fwd and aft handrail,
deck longitudinal, etc. Also the technical condition of the caulk will be checked.
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2.2. All opening and hatch arrangement to be inspected and tested. The relevant requirements
of Load Line survey shall refer to Chapter IV of this Code.
3. Intermediate Survey
3.1. The inspection items, contents and requirements of intermediate survey shall include the
annual survey items. In addition, the survey of hull bottom is to be carried out.
3.2. Intermediate survey shall normally carry out on slipway. External inspection of keel,
garboard plate, bottom plate, bilge keel, stem, stern frame, rudder stock and keel band
shall be carried out. The caulk of the underwater hull part to be carefully examined.
When crack appear on caulk of seam, the caulk to be partially gouged out for inspection if
necessary. Inspection shall also include the effectiveness of the coating for the
prevention of borer, decay and anti-fouling.
3.3. The underwater hull inspection shall also include the examination of propeller, rudder, oil
sealing arrangement of tail shaft and the examination and measurement of the rudder pintle
clearance and tail shaft bearing clearance.
4. Renewal Survey
4.1. Renewal survey shall be carried out on slipway together with the repair works of the vessel
if possible. Surveyor shall carry out survey together with the ship owner and the
shipyard. According to the results of the survey and the requirements of Table at para.
1.1 of this Annex, verify the repair items of the vessel.
4.2. After docking of the vessel, the bottom sheathing and any sundries inside the fish hold,
refrigerating hold and water tank etc. shall be removed. The paneling, insulation and other
obstacle shall be partially removed, if necessary, to facilitate the inspection of the technical
condition of the covered hull structure.
4.3. For vessel less than 10 years of age, inspection shall concentrate on the hull shell plate,
keel band, deck plate, bulwark, cargo hold or fish hold, including the components near the
insulation and the condition of the joints, tabled-scarf, caulk and coating, etc.
4.4. For vessel more than 10 years of age, more thorough inspection shall be carried out on
main components of the vessels such as keel, stem, stern frame, side frame, deck beam,
internal longitudinal girder, bulkhead, etc. To check the level of borer, decay, wear and tear
and contact damage. If the damages exceeding the required limit, repair or renewal shall
be carried out.
4.5. Full inspection shall be carried out for all the caulk below waterline. For vessels more
than 8 years old, all caulk of the hull shall be gouged and renewed. In general the outer
gap of the seam should not be greater than 15mm; the inner gap of the seam shall be
closely fitted. Otherwise, it shall not carry out caulking. If the width of the seam is large
and not suitable for caulking, the plank shall be replaced to reduce the width of the seam.
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All caulk shall be subject to tightness test after repair or renewal.
4.6. When examine the condition of the stern structure, pay attention to distortion in the joints
of components, leakage in seam, variation in shaft line of tailshaft, increase in vibration,
etc. If abnormality find, repair shall be carried out. If the variation of the shaft line of
tailshaft is due to insufficient hull strength, repairs shall combine with partial
reinforcement of the strength and rigidity of the hull.
5. Hull Repair Requirements
5.1. When the main components of the hull exceeding the erosion (decay) limit prescribed in
the Table at para. 1.1, the component shall be replaced. If the limit is not excess, the borer
and decay part shall be removed. Use patch method to gouge and fill up. For wider area,
rabbet shall be bored or clinching and patch to increase the adhesive strength.
5.2. If transverse cracks or broken damages appear in the components of the hull, the
component shall be renewed.
5.3. If the joint in side shell, longitudinal components, strengthened deck plate, transverse
framing of amidship area find loosen or crack or distortion appear in the seam. Repair and
reinforcement of the structure shall be carried out.
5.4. In the seam and tabled-scarf area at the end face of the important components. If cross
crack appear and the colour of the component near the crack changed to black, the
component shall be replaced. Under the condition that the strength and watertighess are
not affected, the main plank can be partially renewed.
5.5. The requirements for the precision of machining, tolerance after machining, connection
method, the shifted distance between planks, choice of nails, screw or bolts, etc shall
follow the relevant requirements of recognized classification societies or flag
administrations.
5.6. The old caulking material shall be removed and re-filled with new caulking material in
caulk required for repair. The bevel edge of the plank shall not be damage during the
removed of old caulking material. The caulk shall be smooth, clean and grease free.
5.7. For scattered worm holes with diameter less than 5mm. The worm shall be removed and
fill up with putty and gauze. For diameter less than 10mm, bore hole in way of the worm
hole and remove the worm. Plug the hole with treenail and interlace the surrounding gap
with gauze and cover with putty.
5.8. For exposed nuts, depend on the condition of the surrounding timber. Interlace with gauze
and plaster with putty, if necessary. Not caulking shall be carried out if the bolt is not
fastened.
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6. Prevention of Worm and Decay
6.1. The periodical requirements of worm and decay preventive measure on main structural
components:
a) The wooden structural components below fully loaded waterline shall carry out a
worm prevention process every four years (in line with renewal survey).
b) The surface of all steel components below fully loaded waterline and weather exposed
area shall be coated every year, can be in line with annual survey.
c) Anti-fouling coating for the vessel bottom shall be re-coated every year.
d) Asphalt type coating for under water hull below the fully loaded waterline and coating
for the hull surface above fully loaded waterline and components inside
accommodation. Shall be re-coated every two years together with renewal survey or
intermediate survey.
Note: The above are made reference to the relevant requirements of “The ‘Ocean Fishing Vessels
Statutory Survey Standard 2003’ of Register of Fishing Vessels of the People’s Republic of
China”
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Annex L
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
REVISED REGULATIONS OF ANNEX I
OF MARPOL 73/78 TO LOCALLY LICENSED VESSELS
Locally licensed oil carriers shall comply with the Merchant Shipping (Prevention Of Oil
Pollution) Regulations and its amended Merchant Shipping (Prevention Of Oil
Pollution)(Amendment) Regulation 2016 regarding the latest requirements with respect to
control of oil pollution. The electronic version of the regulations is available at the following
URL: http://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20162016/es22016201647.pdf
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Annex M
GUIDANCE ON MACHINERY AND HULL WEAR DOWN OR CORROSION

TOLERANCE LIMITS AND OTHER INSPECTION ITEMS
Note: If a vessel is classed with a recognized classification society (AO), the corresponding technical
guidance of the classification society may be applied to such vessel.
(A) Hull
1. Repairing of Corroded Hull and Structural Member
1.1 The thickness reduction of hull envelope plating and internal structural members caused by
corrosion shall not be more than the specified percentage of the original built thickness as
shown in the following table (in the case of increased thickness from minimum requirement
will be separately considered):
Material Corrosion Limit (%)
Structural Member Steel Aluminium
Deck Plating
30 15
Shell Plating
Internal Structural Member 30 20
Seating for Main Engine, Crane,
25 15
Windlass, etc.
When the corrosion exceeds the above limit, the relevant plate or structural member shall be
cropped and renewed.
1.2 Local scar corrosion: the corroded member shall be cropped and renewed if the width of the
scar exceeds 50mm or the depth of the scar exceeds 40% of the fabricated thickness.
1.3 Pitting corrosion: the corroded member shall be cropped and renewed if the depth of the pitting
exceeds the limit of paragraph 1.1 and the pitted area exceeds 30% of the concerned area. (see
following diagram for reference).
1.4 According to the requirements of paragraphs 1.1 to 1.3, the renewed plating shall be a
minimum dimension of 150mm x150mm and the structural member shall be minimum 150mm
in length.
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1.5 Scattered pitting: pitting, which diameter between 15mm to 50mm and depth exceeds 50% of
the fabricated thickness, generally may be repaired by welding. Prior to the repair the surface
shall be properly cleaned; and after repair, the rebuilt areas shall be smoothened and ground to
normal thickness.
1.6 For significant worn out structural member or suspected area, ultra-sonic test or other
equivalent method may be required.
2. Other Requirement for Inspection of Structural Member
2.1 Buckling of plating(deformation of plating between framing)
Maximum allowable deflection =0.06s;

Where s= frame spacing at indents area (mm)
2.2 Indent of framing structure (deflection of combined framing and plating)
Maximum allowable defection =6 l+10mm;

Where l =span (m)
2.3 Buckling of plating and indent of framing structure are generally to be rectified by hot work;
and if failed to return to original to be cropped and renewed.
2.4 Crack is not allowed in any case on hull envelope plating and structural members below main
deck.
2.5 No buckling is allowed at bracket. Mis-alignment between beams and frames shall not exceed
the frame thickness.
3. Water Tank & Oil Tank Tightness Test Pressure
3.1 Initial Inspection
Water Pressure Head

Item Type Of Tank
(m)
Fore / Aft Peak Tank, Deep Tank,

1 Top of air pipe
Cofferdam
2.5m above highest point of tank top
2 Fuel Tank, Liquid Cargo Tank or to the height of the overflow
whichever is the higher
3.2 Periodical Inspection
For all tanks, pressure test, which may be carried out using liquid of the tank carries, to top of
air pipe or 2.5m above highest point of tank top as appropriate, or air test to 0.14kg/cm2.
4. Requirements for the Inspection of Water Tightness by Hose Test
4.1 The water jet pressure shall not be less than 2 kgf/cm2
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4.2 Nozzle shall not be more than 1.5m from the test item
4.3 Nozzle diameter shall not be less than 13mm for vessels of length below 90 m.
5. Mooring Equipment
5.1 Wear down of chain cable and related parts shall not exceed 85% of the original diameter.
5.2 Loss of anchor weight shall not exceeds 20 % of original weight.
6. Wear Down Limit of Steering System and Tightness Test
6.1 Wear down tolerance for rudder
No. Items Wear Limit
(a) Rudder stock 7 % of rule diameter
(b) Kort nozzle, Rudder 30 % of design thickness
(c) Flange 10 % of design thickness
(d) Rudder chain 10 % of design diameter
Defect of steering component may be repaired by welding.
6.2 Kort nozzle and double plate rudder tightness test
(i) Hydraulic test - 0.25 kg/cm2
(ii) Air test - 0.20 kg/cm2
(B) Machinery & Electrical
7. Air Receiver
7.1 Corrosion limit of plating for air receiver shall not exceed 10% of original thickness.
7.2 Air receiver and piping system shall be hydraulic tested to the pressure specified in the
IIIA/15.6.
8. Tail Shaft and Bearing
8.1 Polishing may be used to remove defect on tail shaft, however, the diameter of the tail shaft
shall not be less than rule requirement after surface finishing.
8.2 Clearance limit between tail shaft and bearing
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Bearing Lignum
Tail Shaft White Metal Alloy
Material Viatae, Cast
Diameter
Clearance Layered Oil Water Rubber
(Mm)
Limit (mm) Rubber lubricated lubricated
<100 4.0 1.50 2.0 3.5
100~<150 4.4 1.65 2.2 4.4
150~<200 4.8 1.80 2.4 4.8
200~<250 5.2 1.95 2.6 -
9. Minimum Allowable Insulation Resistance Value
For the electrical circuit of nominal voltage over 50V, the insulation resistance shall not be less
than 1.0 MΩ.
Note: The insulation resistance shall be measured by a 500V megger tester.
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附件 Annex P
第 I 或 II 類別船隻的最高可運載人數的計算及/或檢驗證明裝置是適合由一名 “兼任輪機員船長”操控
Determination of maximum number of persons to be carried and / or Survey
Certification on installation suitable for “combined coxswain” operation of a Class I or II vessel
Name of Vessel……………………………Certificate of Ownership No:……….…………Class/ Cat Vsl:………
船名 :….………………………………….擁有權證明書編號 :……….….…….………船隻類別/分類:…….…
Type of vessel 船隻類型:………………………………………………………………………………………………
1 (a) 最高可運載量和座椅 Maximum Carrying Capacity and Seating

船隻的最高可運載量 (包括乘客和船員在內 )的計算方法如下 ﹕(參照第 V 章相關的要求)
The maximum carrying capacity (including passengers and crew) are determined as follows:(Chapter V refers)
[ ] (i) 第二類別機動船隻在特定遮蔽水域 Mechanized Class II vessel operating in specified sheltered water
0.35 x L  B passenger numeral 所得乘客人數 ( ) ≤ 10
Minimum number of crew 最少船員名額 ( ) ≤4
Determined Total No. of Persons 計算總人數 ( )
[ ] (ii) 圍蔽式甲板船隻 enclosed deck vessel
總人數 total number of persons = L  B Cnp (Cnp : 0.35~ 0.85 )
計算總人數 Determined Total No. of Persons ( )
及/and 船東指示要求最少船員名額 Owner’s indicated the requested minimum number of crew =( )
式中 where L : 船隻 (甲板 )的總長 (米 ) vessel’s (deck) length overall in metres =( )
: 船隻的最大寬度 (米 ) //??
vessel’s maximum breadth in metres =( )
B
(b) 乘客坐椅的形狀、設計與固定在甲板的狀況須足以應付所需服務。第 I/4.2 節所
述高速船隻的坐椅結構和安全帶須遵守第 XI 章所訂明的相關規定。乘客坐椅安置不適用
及要求應按照第 V/3 及 4.2.2 節的相關規定。 Not applicable
The form, design and attachments to the deck of passenger seats should be adequate for the
intended service. The seating construction and safety belts on high speed vessels as stated in 足夠 / 不足夠
Ch. I/4.2 should comply with the relevant requirements specified in Ch. XI . Seating Adequate /
arrangement and requirements should be as per Ch V/3 and 4.2.2 as relevant.
Not Adequate
(c) 運載乘客的船隻之乘客空間的標記
Marking in Passenger Space for vessel carrying passengers
須在乘客上船的顯眼位置，以中、英文註明每層甲板可載運的乘客人數，如以下所示
The number of passengers in which each deck can accommodate should be indicated, in a conspicuous
location, at all spaces where passengers will be embarking, in Chinese and English :-
上層甲板 Upper level ( )
主甲板 Main Deck ( ) 不適用
等等 Etc. ( ) Not applicable
最高乘客名額 Maximum number of passengers ( )
最少船員名額 Minimum number of crew ( ) 已標記 / 未有標記
Marking Completed /
最高運載量 Maximum carrying capacity ( ) Marking Not Done
2. 證明這船隻裝置是適合由一名 “兼任輪機員船長”操控不適用
Certification on installation suitable for “Combined Coxswain” operation Not applicable
for this vessel 適合 / 不適合
Suitable / Not suitable
以此證明這船隻的無人操作機器艙間備有適合由一名 “兼任輪機員船長 ”操控的配備並經檢驗及測試
滿意，包括艙底水警報，主要的主機控制、儀錶、主機及發電機故障警報裝置，主機、發電機及抽氣
扇的遙控關閉，煙霧偵測及警報裝置等裝置。 (參照第 IIIA/18 節及第 XII 章相關的要求 )
This is to certify that this vessel has appropriately equipped, inspected and tested satisfactory, including
fittings of bilge alarm, essential main engine controls, indicators and main / generator engines abnormal
warning alarms, remote shutdown of main / generator engines and ventilation fans, and a fire or smoke
detection system etc., as appropriate, for unattended machinery space requirements suitable for “combined
coxswain” operation. (Refers to relevant requirements in Ch. IIIA/18 and Chapter XII)
- 裝置 / 額外詳細資料 Installation / Additional Details:
-
備註 Remark : (如有需要可另加頁數
additional sheet if required)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
特許驗船師姓名 / 特許機構名稱 / 獲承認的當局及其驗船師姓名
Name of Authorized Surveyor / Authorized Organization / Recognized Authority and name of surveyor
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
簽署 Signature ………………………………………………日期 Date ……………………………………………
第 P-1 頁
ANNEX Q
For use on new wooden kaito / fishing sampan / GRP or wooden small boat or sampan etc.
適用於新船木殼街渡 /漁船舢舨 / 玻璃纖維或木質小船或舢舨等
(Vessel length less t han 15 m / 船隻長度小於 1 5 米 )
Simple Plans Required Approval for Initial Licensing of Local Vessels
本地船隻首次牌照需要審批的簡單圖則
* Delete where not appropriate / 刪去不需要處 File No. / 檔案號碼
Licence No./ Cert of Ownership no. Vessel Class / Type / Category
牌照號碼 / 船隻擁有權證明書號碼船隻類別 / 類型 / 種類
Approval Plans / 審批圖則 Remark / 備註

(A) General Plans /一般圖則
1. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-G –01
General Arrangement Plan (Owner to provide necessary information on layout, decks etc. ) Yes / No / Not Applicable *
一般佈置圖則 ( 船東提供所需資料如外形、甲板層數等)
有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
2. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-G-02 /11
( Only applicable to vessel carrying more than 4 passengers /只適用載乘客 4 人以上 )
Yes / No / Not Applicable *
Passenger Space (shelter)/ Seating Arrangement & Position / Freeboard Mark Diagram
乘客艙(遮閉安排) / 座位佈置及座位設置 / 吃水標示意圖則有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
3. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-G –01+ HS-01/ 09 (equiv to Plan-G-01and Plan-H-09 )

(Only applicable to vessel length less than 8 m / 只適用於船隻長度小於 8 米) Yes / No / Not Applicable *
Vessel Particulars , General Arrangement and
有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
Basic Hull and Deck Plate Thickness Diagram
船隻特別資料、一般佈置及基本船殼和甲板之板厚示意圖則
(B) Hull and Safety Equipment Plans / 船殼及安全設備圖則

4. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-HS-01/ 09 (equiv to Plan- HS-03, H-09 )
Vessel Particulars , and Basic Hull and Deck Plate Thickness Diagram 有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
船隻特別資料及基本船殼和甲板之板厚示意圖則
5. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-HS-07
Inclining Experiment Report/Rolling Period / Simple Inclining - Test Report 有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
傾斜試驗／橫搖週期 / 簡單傾斜- 測試報告
6. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-HS –10A&B (HS-10C ) Yes / No / Not Applicable *

LSA & FFA Installation and Arrangement Diagram
有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
救生及救火設備及佈置示意圖則
7. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-HS –10C (Not applicable to open boat / 開敞船隻不需要 )

Escape Installation and Arrangement Diagram
逃生設備及佈置示意圖則有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
8. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-HS –10D

Lights, Shapes & Sound Signals Installation and Arrangement Diagram Yes / No / Not Applicable *
號燈、號型、聲號備及佈置示意圖則有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
(C) Machinery Installation Plans 機器及其系統設備圖則

9. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-M-01/ to / 10 etc.
有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
(D) Electrical Installation Plans 電器及其系統設備圖則
10. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-E-01 / to / 05 etc. Yes / No / Not Applicable *
有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
(C/D) Machinery / Electrical Installation Plans 機器/電器及其系統設備圖則
11. 簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)- M-01/ to / 10 + E-01 / to /05 etc. Yes / No / Not Applicable *
有 / 沒有 / 不需 *
Note : If required, owner shall submit additional plans to supplement for deficient information (please refer to relevant Code of Practice or regulation).
註 : 如有需要，船東須另加圖則以補充不足的資料 (參考本有關工作守則或規例) 。
0 ( 簡單圖則 S i m . Plan - )
ANNEX Q
Remarks 備註:
1. If there is superstructure, please indicate.
如設有上層建築, 請標示
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-G –01 2. Details can be supplement by photos or
General Arrangement Plan (Owner to provide necessary information on layout, decks etc. ) separate sheets.
一般佈置圖則 ( 船東提供所需資料如外形、甲板層數等 ) 詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張
3. Not to proportion/scale.
不按比例/標尺
( Note : A copy of this diagram shall be kept onboard )
( 註 : 一份此圖則須放置在船上 )
Vessel information Content
船隻資料資料內容
1. File No.
檔案號碼
2. Licence No./ Cert of Ownership no.

牌照號碼 / 船隻擁有權證明書號碼
3. Vessel Class / Type / Category

船隻類別 / 類型 / 種類
4. Length
側面圖長度
Side View Profile
5. Width
闊度
6. Depth
深度
7. No. of decks
甲板層數
(Please Show Location / 請顯示位置)
甲板
DECK Approved by 經辦審批 : Date 日期 :
( 簡單圖則 S i m . Plan - 1 )
ANNEX Q
Remarks 備註:
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-G-02 /11 1. If there is superstructure, please indicate.
( Only applicable to vessels carrying more than 4 passengers /只適用載乘客 4 人以上 ) 如設有上層建築, 請標示
Passenger Space (shelter)/ Seating Arrangement and Position / Freeboard Mark Diagram 2. Details can be supplement by photos or
separate sheets.
乘客艙(遮閉安排) / 座位佈置及座位設置 / 吃水標示意圖則詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張
( Note : A copy of this diagram shall be kept onboard ) 不按比例/標尺

1. File No.
檔案號碼

側面圖 4. Length
長度
Side View Profile
5. Width
闊度
6. Depth
深度
7. Freeboard Mark ( mm below main deck)
吃水標 (主甲板以下( mm) )
(Please Show Location / 請顯示位置)
8. Seating Arrangement / Position(*)
座佈置及座位設置(*)
甲板
DECK Approved by 經辦審批 : Date 日期 :
ANNEX Q
Vessel Particulars & Basic

(Only applicable to vessel length less than 8 m / 只適用於船隻長度小於 8 米) Remarks 備註: Hull information Content
船隻特別資料及基本資料內容
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)- G-01+ HS-01/09 1. If there is superstructure, please indicate.
Vessel Particulars / General Arrangement and 船殼資料
2. Details can be supplemented by photos or
Basic Hull and Deck Plate Thickness Diagram separate sheets. 1. File No.
詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張. 檔案號碼
船隻特別資料/一般佈置/及基本船殼和甲板之板厚示意圖則 3. Please show by dotted line long/transverse 2. Licence No./ Cert of Ownership no.
frame. 牌照號碼 / 船隻擁有權證明書號碼
( Note : A copy of this diagram shall be kept onboard ) 請以虛線列出縱及橫向肋骨. 3. Vessel Class / Type / Category
( 註 : 一份此圖則須放置在船上 ) 4. Not to proportion/scale. / 不按比例/標尺船隻類別 / 類型 / 種類
4. Length
長度
5. Width
闊度
6. Depth
mm 深度
mm mm
mm 7. Material
構造材料 ( GRP 或木質 )
mm
8. Number of Transverse Frame
橫架數目
9. Number of Long.
Girder/Keelson/ Frame
船旁及船底板船尾板圖縱龍骨/邊龍骨/直隔擋數目
SIDE & BOTTOM PLATING TRANSOM 10. Number / Size of Buoyancy
Space
浮艙數目及容量
__________ / __________
(Please show location/ 請顯示位置)
11. Hull design / construction
standards /rules adopted
應用的船殼/結構標準/規則
mm mm mm
甲板
Approved by 經辦審批 Date 日期
DECK PLATING
ANNEX Q

Remarks 備註: Hull information Content
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-HS-01/09 資料內容
1. If there is superstructure, please indicate. 船隻特別資料及基本
Vessel Particulars and 如設有上層建築, 請標示船殼資料
Basic Hull and Deck Plate Thickness Diagram 2. Details can be supplemented by photos or
1. File No.
separate sheets.
船隻特別資料及基本船殼和甲板之板厚示意圖則檔案號碼
詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張. 2. Licence No./ Cert of Ownership no.
3. Please show by dotted line long/transverse 牌照號碼 / 船隻擁有權證明書號碼
( Note : A copy of this diagram shall be kept onboard ) frame. 3. Vessel Class / Type / Category
( 註 : 一份此圖則須放置在船上 ) 請以虛線列出縱及橫向肋骨. 船隻類別 / 類型 / 種類
4. Not to proportion/scale. / 不按比例/標尺
4. Length
長度
5. Width
闊度
mm 6. Depth
mm mm 深度
mm
7. Material
mm 構造材料 ( GRP 或木質 )
橫架數目
9. Number of Long.
船旁及船底板船尾板圖 Girder/Keelson/ Frame
縱龍骨/邊龍骨/直隔擋數目
SIDE & BOTTOM PLATING TRANSOM
10. Number / Size of Buoyancy
Space
__________ / __________
11. Hull design / construction
standards /rules adopted
mm mm mm 應用的船殼/結構標準/規則
甲板
DECK PLATING Approved by 經辦審批 Date 日期
ANNEX Q

Hull information Content
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-HS-07 Remarks 備註:
船隻特別資料及基本資料內容
Inclining Experiment Report/Rolling Period / 1. Details can be supplemented by photos or
Simple Inclining - Test Report separate sheets. 船殼資料
傾斜試驗／橫搖週期 / 簡單傾斜- 測試報告詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張. 1. File No.
2. Please show by dotted line long/transverse 檔案號碼
frame. 2. Licence No./ Cert of Ownership no.
請以虛線列出縱及橫向肋骨. 牌照號碼 / 船隻擁有權證明書號碼
不按比例/標尺
4. Length
長度
5. Width
闊度
6. Depth
深度
7. Material
構造材料 ( GRP 或木質 )
橫架數目
9. Number of Long.
Girder/Keelson/ Frame
縱龍骨/邊龍骨/直隔擋數目
10. Number / Size of Buoyancy
Space
__________ / __________
ANNEX Q
Remarks 備註 :
如設有上層建築, 請註明
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-HS –10A&B (HS-10C)
2. May use separate sheet for each arrangement of information
LSA & FFA Installation and Arrangement Diagram 可用另外紙張顯示每種設備或佈置
救生及救火設備及佈置示意圖則 3. Escape routes can be shown in this plan or in separate sheets.
逃生佈置可顯示在本圖則上或另外紙張
4. Details can be supplemented by photos or separate sheets.
詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張
( Note : A copy of this diagram shall be kept onboard ) 5. Not to proportion/scale.
( 註 : 一份此圖則須放置在船上 ) 不按比例/標尺

1. File No.
檔案號碼
2. Licence No. / Cert of Ownership no.
4. LSA & FFA installation (Please show location/ 請顯示位置)
側面圖救生及救火設備
Side View Profile
Item No
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
甲板 Approved by 經辦審批 Date 日期

DECK
ANNEX Q
Remarks 備註:
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-HS –10C (Not applicable to open boat / 開敞船隻不需要 )
2. Details can be supplemented by photos
Escape Installation and Arrangement Diagram or separate sheets.
詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張
逃生設備及佈置示意圖則 3. Not to proportion/scale.
不按比例/標尺
( Note : A copy of this diagram shall be kept onboard )
1. File No.
檔案號碼


4. Escape Installation
逃生及設備
側面圖 (Please show location/ 請顯示位置)
Side View Profile
甲板
DECK
ANNEX Q
Remarks 備註:
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-HS –10D 1. If there is superstructure, please indicate.
Lights, Shapes & Sound Signals Installation and Arrangement Diagram 2. Details can be supplemented by photos or
separate sheets.
號燈、號型、聲號設備及佈置示意圖則詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張
桅燈高度不得少於 Vessel information
船舷 2.5 米 Content
錨燈
1. File No.
尾燈紅/綠燈
紅/綠燈與桅燈相差應為檔案號碼
(合座亦可)
1 米以上
甲板線
4. Lights, Shapes & Sound Signals

側面圖 Side View Profile installation
號燈、號型、聲號設備
(Please show location/ 請顯示位
置)
紅燈
尾燈桅燈錨燈
綠燈
甲板 DECK
註: 1) 長度未滿 7 米，最大航速不超過 7 節，只需環照白(錨燈)一盞。如條件許可，亦需裝設紅及綠燈。

2) 長度滿 7 米至小於 12 米，需加 3 個黑色球體，1 個黑色菱形體及一個能發出有效聲號器具。 Approved by 經辦審批 Date 日期
3 ) 長度滿 1 2 米至小於 2 0 米，需加 2 支環照紅 ( 失控燈 ) ，1 個黑色菱形體及 3 個黑色球體，號笛及
號鐘各一個。
ANNEX Q
Remarks 備註:
Machinery Installation Plans 如設有上層建築, 請標示
機器及其系統設備圖則 2. Details can be supplemented by photos or
separate sheets.
( Note : A copy of this diagram shall be kept onboard ) 詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-M-01/ / 16 etc 不按比例/標尺

1. File No.
檔案號碼
4. No. of Main engines/ Propellers.
主機 / 推進器數量
5. Main engine maker /type.
側面圖主機製造商/型類
Side View Profile 6. Main engine serial number.
主機號碼
7. Total engine power (kW)/ RPM.
主機總功率 (千瓦) / 轉速
8. Fuel type/ tank no./ total capacity
燃油類 / 油缸數量 / 總容量
9. Generator IC engine maker
/type.
發電內燃機製造商/型類
10. Generator engine serial
number.
發電內燃機號碼
11. Fuel type/ tank no./ total capacity
燃油類 /油缸數量 / 總容量
(If not same as above / 如與上不同)
甲板
DECK (Please show location/ 請顯示位置)
Remarks 備註: ANNEX Q
Electrical Installation Plans 2. Details can be supplemented by photos or
separate sheets.
電器及其系統設備圖則詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-E 01/ / 05 etc Vessel information Content
1. File No.
檔案號碼
4. Generator maker /type.
發電機製造商/型類
5. No. of Generator / serial no..
發電機數目 / 號碼
發電總功率 (千瓦) / 轉速(每分)
側面圖 7. Voltage (V) / Frequency (Hz)
電壓 (伏特) / 週頻 (轉數/每秒)
Side View Profile

甲板 Approved by 經辦審批 Date 日期
DECK
Remarks 備註: ANNEX Q
2. Details can be supplemented by photos or
Machinery & Electrical Installation Plans separate sheets.
機器與電器及其系統設備圖則詳細可以相片補充或另加紙張
簡單圖則 Plan(Simp)-M-01/ / 16 & E-01/ /05 etc Vessel information Content
1. File No.
檔案號碼
4. No. of Main engines/ Propellers.
主機 / 推進器數量
5. Main engine maker /type.
主機製造商/型類
6. Main engine serial number.
主機號碼
側面圖
主機總功率 (千瓦) / 轉速
Side View Profile 8. Fuel type/ tank no./ total capacity
燃油類 / 油缸數量 / 總容量
9. Generator IC engine maker / type.
發電內燃機製造商/型類
10. Generator engine serial no.
發電內燃機號碼
11. Generator maker /type.
發電機製造商/型類
12. No. of Generator / serial no..
發電機數目 / 號碼
發電總功率 (千瓦) / 轉速(每分)
14. Voltage (V) / Frequency (Hz)
電壓 (伏特) / 週頻 (轉數/每秒)
甲板 (Please show location/ 請顯示位置)
DECK Approved by 經辦審批 Date 日期
Annex U-1
DOMESTIC LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

INSTALLATION
1 Marking
1.1 Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders shall be clearly marked of the name of their
contents.
2 Properties of LPG
2.1 Possible dangers arising from the use of LPG appliances include fire, explosion and
asphyxiation due to leakage of gas from the installation, etc.
2.2 LPG is heavier than air and, if released in a space with coaming, may travel some
distance whilst seeking the lowest part of that space and its adjourning spaces. The
accumulation of LPG probably poses dangerous consequence and fatality when
triggered by inadvertent spark or ignition.
3 Storage
3.1 No more than 50 kg (or combined water capacity 130 litres) of LPG shall be carried
on board.
3.2 LPG cylinders and expended cylinders shall as far as practicable be stowed on open
decks. The cylinders and all valves, pressure regulators and pipes leading from such
cylinders shall be properly secured, protected against mechanical damage, and
excessive variations in temperature and direct rays of the sun. The cylinders shall be
installed upright to prevent liquid from flowing into the pipes.
3.3 The LPG cylinder storage locker, and associated pipes and joints shall be readily
accessible for the check of suspected leaks; and shall be as far away from any air pipes,
ventilators, hatchways, etc. and close to the cooking appliances as practicable.
3.4 Except as necessary for service within the space, electrical wiring and fittings shall not
be permitted within compartments used for the storage of LPG. Where such electrical
fittings are installed, they shall be to the satisfaction of the Department for use in a
flammable atmosphere. Sources of heat shall be kept clear of such spaces and "不准吸
煙 No Smoking" and "不准明火No naked light" notices shall be displayed in a
prominent position.
3.5 Compartments used for the storage of LPG shall not be used for storage of other
combustible products nor for tools or objects nor part of the gas distribution system.
The LPG locker shall be marked with “LPG” on the door of the locker.
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4 Installation
4.1 LPG pipes-
(a) LPG pipes shall be of solid drawn copper alloy or stainless steel pipes, with
appropriate compression or screwed fittings.
(b) Flexible connections shall be avoided. Should they be used, an approved type
of synthetic rubber hose connection shall be fitted. When used with flexible
connections, appliances shall be controlled from the nearest isolating valve
fitted on metallic pipe.
4.2 LPG cylinder storage locker
(a) For storage above main deck-

(i) ventilation openings shall be provided on top and bottom of locker;
(ii) when LPG pipe is arranged to pass through bulkhead, the opening on
bulkhead shall be of suitable size and height, to avoid the gas being
leaked into the accommodation. If the LPG pipe is a synthetic rubber hose,
precaution shall be taken to prevent the hose being chafed. A protecting
conduit shall be fitted when necessary.
(b) For storage below main deck-

(i) the locker bulkhead shall be of gastight construction. Bulkhead piece shall
be fitted when LPG pipe is arranged to pass through bulkhead;
(ii) adequate ventilation shall be provided at top and bottom of locker and be
led overboard;
(iii) gas detectors shall be fitted to detect any accumulation of LPG in the
bilge.
4.3 Newly fitted or replaced gas consuming appliances shall be of type approved by Gas
Authority, EMSD and marked with “GU” on them. Existing Gas consuming
appliances (e.g. stove, water heater etc.) are recommended to be fitted with automatic
gas shut-off device to stop the gas supply in the event of flame failure.
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5 Maintenance
5.1 Changing cylinders shall be done according to instructions of gas dealers. If it is

suspected that either a cylinder or valve is faulty, put it ashore as quickly as possible,
and in the meantime keep it in the open air, clear of any gratings, hatches or other
openings leading below decks.
5.2 Sufficient ventilation shall be provided at the cooking space to displace the products
of combustion and respiration.
6 Inspection
6.1 The vessel’s crew or operator shall regularly examine joints of the LPG installation. If
a leakage is suspected, the cylinder stop valve shall be turned off immediately; the
vessel’s engine shall be stopped, no switch on/off of electrical appliances and no other
means of ignition allowed until it is certain that the vessel is clear of gas. Never put an
appliance back into use without the leak having been found and rectified.
Page U-1-3
[Table-1] Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Hong Kong Licensed Vessels
Annex U-4
operating in Hong Kong Waters and River Trade Limits [Remark (1), (2) and (3)]
(These requirements on Minimum Safe Manning are based on vessels meeting unmanned engine room installation requirements)
Minimum Safe Manning Standards Mechanically Propelled Class II Vessels - Types and Length Li mits
(c) (f)
Persons Tr adi ng Ar ea/ No. of Tug D r y C a r g o Ve s s e l a n d O i l C a r r i e r / Ta n k e r
onboard Ve s s e l L e n g t h ( L ) Persons L < 24m 24m  L < 35m L < 24m 24m  L <35m 35m  L<50m 50m  L<75m 75m L<100m
Hong Kong Waters 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Coxswain (b)
(a) (h) River Trade Limits 2 (g) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Engine Hong Kong Waters (e)
Operator ( a ) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
or River Trade Limits
Hong Kong Waters as
or River Trade Limits below
24m L < 35m +1 - 1 - 1 1 1 1
Deck crew ( d ) 35m L < 50m +1 - - - - 1 1 1
50m L < 75m +1 - - - - - 1 1
75m L < 100m +1 - - - - - - 1
Hong Kong Waters: Minimum Manning Scale 2 3 2 3 4 5 6
River Trade Limits: Minimum Manning Scale 3 4 3 4 5 6 7
Remarks: (1) These requirements are made under section 11 of Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (General) Regulation. The minimum safe manning scales are prescribed for practical guidance of owners and
coxswains to ensure sufficient crew onboard with appropriate skills and experience, having regard to vessel size, speed, power, duration and nature of voyage or trade area, equipment and
machinery commonly adopted for different types of vessels, for the purpose of maintaining general surveillance and safe navigation, mooring and unmooring operation safety, safe of carriage of
cargo during transit, measures on prevention of fire and pollution of environment and the handling of general emergency situation. For vessel types or operation condition or situation outside the
above basic scope would require consideration or assessment on case by case basis by Marine Department. In general, the manning crew number would be expected higher for additional work or
tasks to be taken by crewmember on repair maintenance and business/cargo handling etc. The requirements in this Annex should be complied together with those specified in Ch. XII of this Code.
(2) For Class I vessels including passenger ferries or high speed ferries operating in Hong Kong waters, the manning requirements would depend on their operational needs. Marine Department will
prescribe the minimum safe manning requirement individually through making reference to necessary assessment including fire and emergency drills etc. during final inspection of the vessel.
Refer to Annex U-6 for “Guideline on the Minimum Safe Number of Crew for Ferry Vessels and Launches”.
(3) On HK licensed fishing vessels operating in mainland waters, all crewmembers (including coxswain & engine operator) shall carry “four mini certificates” and maintain necessary watchkeeping
duties and minimum manning as required by mainland authority. In Hong Kong waters, owner and Master / Coxswain should observe the practice indicated in Note (h) below with particular
consideration of safe navigation and the size and length of the vessel.
Notes: (a) Crew of Vessels should hold relevant basic maritime safety training certificates (see Remark (3) above and Note (d) below). Types of Local Certificates of Competency as required under statutory requirements are
indicated in Table-2 of this Annex.
(b) River Trade Limits is defined in section 2 of the Survey Regulation.
(c) Also applicable to Class II vessel types: edible oil carrier, water boat, work boat and pilot boat. The minimum manning of these are treated same as dry cargo vessel.
(d) Deck and engine crew (other than certificated coxswain and engine operator) of mechanically propelled Class II vessels operating in mainland waters should hold the basic maritime safety training certificates issued by
Hong Kong Maritime Services Training Institute- Basic Safety Training for Local Vessels’ Crew Certificate (Yellow Card), or “Fire fighting Certificate” plus “Personal Survival Techniques Certificates”.
(e) If the navigation time of the vessel is exceeding 12 hours within any 24 hours operation and the vessel does not meet unmanned engine room requirements, one additional engine operator is required for vessels of length
exceeding 24 metres.
(f) Coxswain, engine operator and crewmembers working onboard oil tankers/carriers should hold relevant oil tanker/carrier safety training certificates. For oil tankers/carriers, noxious liquid substance carriers and
dangerous goods carriers, one extra deck crew is required to assist with deck operational and emergency measures.
(g) (i) Alternative, the arrangement of one coxswain and one assistant coxswain are acceptable provided that the assistant coxswain must hold a Certificate of Competency of one grade lower than the coxswain relevant to
the type of vessel and have gained not less than 12 months practical experience relating to River Trade Limits / mainland waters operation and have familiar with watchkeeping duties to assist the Coxswain.
(ii) For those vessels trading to close limits to neighbouring ports of Hong Kong, including Macau, Zhuhai, Shenshen Yantian in Mirs Bay and Shenzhen Shekou in Deep Bay, one assistant coxswain could be waived.
(h) Master /Coxswain should ensure adequate hands of ship’s crew available for mooring and unmooring /berthing and unberthing operations as required.
Page U-4-1
[Table-2] Statutory Requirements on Local Certificates of Competency for
Hong Kong Licensed Vessels operating in Hong Kong Waters or River Trade Limits
Before LVO ( i ) being in force After LVO ( i ) being in force

Size of Vessel Local Certificate of Size of Vessel Local Certificate of
Post - Tonnage (NT) - Gross Tonnage (GT)/
Competency required Competency
onboard or Main Engine Power (HP)/ Length (m) or Total Main
(see Remarks (v)) Engine Power (kW) required
(kW)
Vessel Tonnage: Master 60 NT and Vessel Length: Coxswain
under
Master/ 60 NT and under not more than 15m and Grade 3
16.5 m length overall
Coxswain
Vessel Tonnage: Master 60 NT and Vessel Length: Coxswain
under
Exceeded 60 NT not more than 24m and Grade 2
But vessel length  24m + Exemption or 26.4 m length overall
Master 300 NT and
and Tonnage  300 NT
under
Vessel Tonnage: Master up to 300 NT (ii) Vessel Tonnage: Coxswain
More than 300 NT + Tonnage Endorsement Not more than 1600 GT Grade 1 (iv)
But not more than 1600 NT
Power of one single engine: Engineer for engine Main engine total power: Engine Operator
power up to 150 HP
Engineer/ Up to 150 HP Up to 750kW Grade 3
Engine
Operator Power of one single engine: Engineer for engine
power up to 150 HP
Over 150 HP, but total main
engine power not more than + Exemption
750 kW
Main engine total power: Engine Operator
Not exceeded 1500kW Grade 2
Power of one single engine: Engineer for engine Main engine total power: Engine Operator
power over150 HP (iii) (iv)
Over 150 HP Up to 3000kW Grade 1
Remarks
(i) LVO means Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) Ordinance. Local Certificates of Competency issued under LVO, except
those endorsed with restrictions, would be valid for use on relevant size of Class I, II or III vessels.
(ii) After the enforcement of LVO, holder of the Local Certificate of Competency as Master – up to 300 NT issued
before LVO with Tonnage Endorsement could operate vessels not exceeded 1600 GT.
(iii) After the enforcement of LVO, the Local Certificate of Competency as Engineer – for engine power over 150
HP issued before LVO would be applicable to vessels with main engine total power not more than 3000kW.
(iv) Based on experience and/or oral/practical assessment, Director may consider application for endorsement to
relevant Grade 1 Local Certificate of Competency to allow the holder to operate vessels more than 1600 GT or
main engine total power more than 3000kW.
(v) Local Certificates of Competency issued before LVO mentioned in above table, including Local Certificates of
Competency as Ferry Engineer, would continue to be valid for use on relevant size or type of Class I or II vessels.
Local Certificates of Competency as Master of a Fishing Vessel, “Restricted Master” Certificates of Competency
and Local Certificates of Competency as Engineer of a Fishing Vessel would continue to be valid for use on the
relevant size/type of Class III vessels. If a Local Certificate of Competency is obtained through examination
held by Marine Department, the holder of:
(1) a Local Certificate of Competency as Master of a Fishing Vessel issued before LVO may apply with
prescribed fee paid for the issue of a Local Certificate of Competency as Coxswain Grade 3.If the holder
has more than 1 year experience as the master of a fishing vessel or vessels other than pleasure vessel
within 3 years before application, he may apply, within 2 years after the commencement date of the new
legislation, for a Grade 2 Certificate that is endorsed to the effect that the holder may also act as the
coxswain on a fishing vessel of more than 24 metres in length overall.
(2) A Local Certificate of Competency as Engineer of a Fishing Vessel issued before LVO may apply with
prescribed fee paid for the issue of a Local Certificate of Competency as Engineer Operator Grade 3 or for
examination of Grade 2 certificate under LVO.
(3) a Local Certificate of Competency as Ferry Engineer issued before LVO may apply with prescribed fee
paid for the issue of a Local Certificate of Competency as Engineer Operator Grade 1 under LVO.
Page U-4-2
Annex U-5
SAFETY BRIEFING FOR CLASS I AND CLASS II VESSELS

ENGAGED IN VOYAGE CARRYING PASSENGERS
1. The coxswain shall brief at least one other crew or assistant who will be sailing with the
vessel regarding the following: -
(a) Procedures for the recovery of a person from the sea;
(b) Location of first aid kit, if any;
(c) Procedures and operation of radios carried on board, if any;
(d) Location of navigation light switches and other light switches;
(e) Location and use of fire-fighting equipment;
(f) Method of starting, stopping, and controlling the main engine; and
(g) Handling emergency situations and communication arrangements.
2. Safety guide plates or cards will be considered to be an acceptable way of providing the
information required in paragraph 1 above.
Page U-5-1
Annex V-4
Certificates Relevant to Local Vessels
1. Apart from the certificates listed in Chapter II, the following plan approval, surveys
and/or issuance of certificates or record document, which may be for operational
purpose or requirements specified under legislations outside the Ordinance, Cap 548,
are also relevant to local vessels if applicable:
(1) Minimum Safe Manning document;
(2) International Tonnage Certificate;
(3) International Load Line Certificate;
(4) International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;
(5) International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious
Liquid Substances in Bulk;
(6) International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate or Hong Kong Air
Pollution Prevention Certificate.
2. For the issuance of items 1.(1) and (5) of the above, owners shall apply to Marine
Department directly. For initial certificate, application must be enclosed with relevant
application details/plans for assessment.
3. For items 1.(2), (3), (4) and (6), the indicated International Convention certificates
may be issued by recognized classification societies directly to the owner, together
with survey records in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Convention.
A copy of such certificate and record is required to be submitted to Marine
Department.
Page V-4-1
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Owner’s Declaration of Permanent Ballast Annex Y
Note: You must fill in the information required and sign the owner’s declaration below the table.
Vessel *I *II *III *IV Vessel
COO/AIP No.
Class * Please delete as appropriate Name
This is to certify that the positions of all permanent ballast installed on board this vessel are:
□ as shown in the table below and the sketch on a separate sheet.
□ as shown in the approved permanent ballast plan enclosed.
Note: ① The positions, quantity, materials, unit weight, etc. of permanent ballast should be the same as the information stated in the stability information booklet (the
owner may seek advice or assistance from the Marine Department). Inclining experiment or other methods for confirming the installation positions and
quantity of permanent ballast may be required.
② The positions of permanent ballast should be the same as those shown in the photos submitted earlier.
Position
Longitudinal: The frame Transverse: Distance Vertical: Distance Unit Weight Quantity Total Weight Serial
No. Material Remarks
number or forward bulkhead between the outer between the bottom of (kg) (Pcs) (kg) Number
Tier
frame number of the position edge of the ballast and the ballast and the
of the front point of the ballast the shipside (m) bottom of the vessel (m)
5
The owner should ensure that the correct quantity of ballast is fixed (or stowed in a way that it is not movable while at sea) at the positions specified above at all times.
Owner’s Declaration Application for Grade B survey for the vessel’s next full survey (if applicable)
This is to certify that in the Grade B survey of this vessel, no excessive corrosion
(1/2 or above of the corrosion limit stated in Annex M of the Code of Practice) was
Signature of the owner/ Grade of
Date found at the bottom of the hull where the ballast was stowed and on the internal
owner’s representative survey structural members, etc., and the coating was in good condition with no obvious
damage.
1st year A/B/Others Signature of the owner/owner’s representative and date
2nd year A/B/Others [This part is applicable to vessels surveyed by competent surveyors]
3rd year A/B/Others Name of the surveying officer and his/her organisation/company
4th year A/B/Others Signature and date confirm that the above is true
5th year A/B/Others Comments of the Marine Department [Approve/Not Approve]

(Endorsement in the 5th year is only applicable to
Signature and date
classed vessels)
COO/AIP No.
Owner’s Declaration of Permanent Ballast Annex Y
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Please mark the positions of permanent ballast on the sketch

Annex AA
Former Requirements of Life-Saving Equipment
including Their Types and Quantity on Board Class II Vessels
For former requirements of life-saving requirements including their types and quantity,
reference should be made to Schedule 3 (Tables 3, 4 and 5) to the former Merchant Shipping
(Local Vessels) (Safety and Survey) Regulation (Survey Regulation). The requirements are as
follows:
Table 3
Class II Vessels that operate within Waters in Hong Kong
Notes:
(1) (a) For a transportation sampan that falls within paragraph (b) of Schedule 2, at least 1
lifejacket for every person on board and 1 lifebuoy are required.
(b) For a work boat that falls within paragraph (b) of Schedule 2, at least 1 lifebuoy is
required.
(2) Lifejacket is not required for—
(a) a landing platform;
(b) a landing pontoon; and
(c) a stationary vessel that is a separation barge.
(3) Where the required quantity of life-saving appliances is expressed as a percentage, it means the
percentage of the total number of persons on board.
(4) Special requirements for a floating dock—
Page AA-1
(a) 100% lifejacket is required only when any of the tropical cyclone warning signals
commonly referred to as No. 8NW, 8SW, 8NE, 8SE, 9 or 10 is in force and any person is
staying on board;
(b) the total number of lifebuoy provided shall not be less than that required in Table 5, or 1
lifebuoy for every 26 m or part thereof of each of the side wall, whichever is the greater;
(c) 4 buoyant lifelines shall be provided and placed at each corner of the dock; and
(d) if the dock is not attached to the shore, 1 or more launches shall be provided to carry the
workmen to shore.
(5) Requirements in angle brackets (“< >”) are for new vessels only.
(6) The minimum length of buoyant lifeline is 30 m.
Table 4
Class II Vessels that operate within River Trade Limits
Notes:
(1) Where the required quantity of life-saving appliances is expressed as a percentage, it means the
percentage of the total number of persons on board.
(2) This only applies to—
(a) a dangerous goods carrier, dry cargo vessel, edible oil carrier, noxious liquid substance
carrier, oil carrier, special purpose vessel or water boat that—
Page AA-2
(i) is of 500 gross tonnage or above;
(ii) is fitted with any propulsion engine; and
(iii) operates within the river trade limits; or
(b) a tug that operates within the river trade limits.
(3) Buoyant apparatus is not required if the inflatable liferaft is transferable to either side of the
vessel.
(4) For a dumb lighter or hopper barge, the prescribed appliances may be waived if it is at all times
accompanied by another local vessel (e.g. a tug) equipped with appliances sufficient for
complements of both vessels.
(5) Requirements in angle brackets (“< >”) are for new vessels only.
(6) (a) An oil carrier of 37 m or more in length shall be provided with a motor lifeboat which may
be of rigid top open type.
(b) For an oil carrier of less than 37 m in length, such motor lifeboat may be substituted by an
additional 100% inflatable liferaft.
(7) The minimum length of buoyant lifeline is 30 m.
Table 5
Minimum number of lifebuoys as required in Tables 3 and 4
Vessel Length (L)( m) Number of Lifebuoys
(L)<12 1
12≤(L)<24 2
24≤(L)<37 4
(L)≥37 6
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CODE OF PRACTICE ----

Safety Standards for Class II Vessels

Local Vessels Safety Section

Amend. Gazette Gazette Effective

21 November 29 November revision of the heading of section 5 of

21 November 29 November addition of a new provision on high risk

21 November 29 November revision of remark *7 on the table under

21 November 29 November repeal of remark *12 on the table under

21 November 29 November omission of remark *13 on the table under

21 November 29 November omission of the remarks on sections 6.4 and

21 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November revision of items 1 and 12 under “(A)

23 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November revision of item 6 under “(A&B)

24 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November addition of a new item 6A under “(A&B)

25 G.N.6640 21 November 29 November addition of a new item 9A under “(C&D)

21 November 29 November addition of a new remark *5A on Table 3

21 November 29 November omission of the remarks on section 2.7 of

21 November 29 November revision of the English text of section 3.5 of

21 November 29 November addition of new sections 21.5A and 21.5B

21 November 29 November revision of sections 6.1, 9.1 and 9.2 of

21 November 29 November revision of sections 1.1(c), 3.1(a), 3.2, 3.4,

21 November 29 November addition of new sections 1.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8,

revision of sections 1.2 and 2.1 of Chapter

2 September 2 September addition of new requirements to section 1.3

68 G.N.8215 20 December 20 December Chapter VII

SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CLASS II VESSELS

PART 1 HULL CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT X-1

ANNEX I-9 Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems I-9-1

2 Statutory Legislation and Standards

2.2 Other Standards

"weathertight", as defined in regulation 1 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger

Dangerous Goods Carrier * * * (1) * (1)

Flat Top Work Barge *(3) *

1 Survey / Inspection for Issue or Endorsement of Certificate

Material of Minimum requirements for life-saving

2 Statutory Surveys and Application

Type of Vessel Classed/Not Classed Plan Approval/Inspection Body

Low Risk Vessel Classed AO

High Risk Vessel Classed AO (except items marked with ‘MD’)

Any vessel that is used or to be

3 Validity of Certificates and Endorsement

4 Submission of Plans and Data

5 Plans and Data required to be submitted [Survey Regulation, section 9 refers]

(1) General Arrangement (*8)   (*1) 

(c) structural fire protection arrangement 

(d) light and sound signals   (*1) 

(2) Hydrostatic Curves   (*2)

(3) Cross Curves of Stability   (*2)

(12) Arrangements relating to Watertightness,

(D) TONNAGE MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS

Tonnage Measurement and Calculation (*4)

(E) STRUCTURES AND SCANTLINGS

(1) Midship Sections   (*2)

(2) Scantling Calculation   (*2)

(F) FUEL, MACHINERY, SHAFTING

(1) Engine Room Arrangement  

(G) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (including Emergency Power System)

(1) Electrical System Line diagram   (*7) 

(3) Layout of Main Switchboard   (*7)

(4) Electrical Arrangement   (*7)

(5) Wiring Diagram of Distribution Boxes   (*7)

(H) PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION

MEASURES AGAINST POTENTIAL HAZARDS TO THE SAFETY OF THE

(1) Supplementary information/data and list of

(3) Additional Items for DG or NLS Carrier

Flat Top Work Barge (3)

(1) General Arrangement (8)   (1) 

(2) Rigging diagrams Competent Examiner (10) (11)

(7) - hydraulic test/air test (9)   (4)

(9) - hose test (9)   (4)